Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
This hot spinach–artichoke dip bakes to a bubbly, golden crust with a lush, cheesy center. Gruyère, Parmesan, and mozzarella blend with tender artichokes and spinach for a savory, garlicky bite balanced by a hint of heat and nutmeg. Ideal for game day spreads or an elegant starter to share straight from the ramekins.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 68 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir the garlic into the onions and take the pan off the heat.
- 3
Combine the green onion mixture, spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Gruyere, Parmigiano-Reggiano, hot sauce, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, mixing until evenly blended.
- 4
Spoon the artichoke mixture into two ramekins. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 381.15 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 18.37 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 18.81 g 7%
- Total Fat 25.48 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 16.21 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.01 mg High 23%
- Sodium 680.25 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 593.18 mg Good Source 46%
- Iron 2.31 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 307.77 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 205.48 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 9.61 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is an American appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 381.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip?
- It is an American dip recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Black Pepper, Butter, Chopped Spinach, Cream Cheese. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 381.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip healthy?
- Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 381.15 calories and 18.37 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 680.25 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.21 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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