Bella's Artichoke Lemon Dip

Bella’s Artichoke Lemon Dip made with Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto from The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Warm, bubbly, cheesy, and ridiculously easy — Bella’s Artichoke Lemon Dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. Made with Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and an optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice, this simple baked dip is perfect for holidays, game day, gatherings, or an easy snack board.

The Artichoke Lemon Pesto does most of the heavy lifting here, bringing bright lemon flavor, savory artichoke, and a creamy, flavorful base to the dip. Just mix, bake, garnish, and serve with Bella’s Dipping Crackers, toasted flatbread, crostini, or fresh vegetables.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It only uses a few simple ingredients.
  • It bakes up warm, bubbly, and golden brown.
  • Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto adds bright, savory flavor.
  • It is easy enough for last-minute entertaining.
  • It pairs beautifully with crackers, flatbread, crostini, or vegetables.

Serving Ideas

Serve this warm artichoke lemon dip with Bella’s Dipping Crackers, toasted flatbread, pita chips, crostini, or sliced vegetables. It is also delicious as part of a cheese board or appetizer spread with olives, roasted peppers, and fresh fruit.

Shop the Flavor

This recipe features Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto, a bright and savory pesto that makes appetizers, sandwiches, pasta, flatbreads, and dips feel extra special with almost no effort.

Grab a jar online or stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA for an easy appetizer that is always a crowd-pleaser.

Bella's Artichoke Lemon Dip

Servings

6

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Calories

150

Cuisine

American

Category

Appetizers

Bella’s Artichoke Lemon Dip is a warm, bubbly, and easy appetizer made with Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and an optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This simple baked dip is creamy, savory, bright, and perfect for serving with Bella’s Dipping Crackers, toasted flatbread, crostini, or fresh vegetables.

Bella's Artichoke Lemon Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto, 6 ounces
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish

  • Fresh squeezed lemon juice, optional

  • Bella’s Dipping Crackers, toasted flatbread, crostini, or vegetables, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto, mayonnaise, and grated Parmesan cheese.

  3. Stir until smooth and well combined.

  4. Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish.

  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

  6. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.

  7. Serve warm with Bella’s Dipping Crackers, toasted flatbread, crostini, or vegetables.

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