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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
Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Spoon the artichoke mixture into two ramekins. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

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.

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