Making spinach and artichoke dip is easy when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
2. Sauté Spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Add Artichokes: Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts, sautéed spinach, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
5. Blend Well: Mix all ingredients until well-combined and creamy.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
8. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

This straightforward process will lead to a delightful spinach and artichoke dip that everyone will love!