Unlike warm cheesy dips made with cream cheese or mayonnaise, this Spinach Artichoke Fondue Dip is made with Gruyere, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16servings
Author: Krissy Allori
Equipment
saucepan
Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1/4cupall-purpose flour
3clovesgarlicminced
1 1/2cupsmilk
1 1/2cupshalf and half
2ouncesGruyere Cheeseshredded (about 1 cup)
2ouncesParmesan Cheeseshredded (about 1 cup)
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
dash of nutmeg
1poundfrozen spinachthawed with all the liquid squeezed out
14ouncesartichoke hearts(14 oz can) drained (not marinated or packed in oil)
4ouncesmozzarellashredded
Instructions
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium heat and add flour. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the flour just starts to change color and turn fragrant, about five minutes. Do not let the flour brown.
Add the garlic and cook until very fragrant, about 30 seconds longer.
Combine milk and half and half in a measuring cup and add about a 1/2 cup at a time to the flour mixture, whisking after each addition until smooth. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Add the Gruyere, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until the cheese has just melted, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Working over a bowl or the sink, squeeze the liquid out of the spinach. Chop the artichokes fine and then fold both the spinach and the artichokes into the sauce.
Pour the sauce into an oven safe baking dish (or multiple dishes) or a hollowed out bread bowl. Top with the shredded mozzarella.
Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 30 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the cheese on the top is dark golden brown. Serve with bread cubes or chips.
Notes
Makes about 4 cups of dipRecipe for easy no-knead bread that you can use for bread bowl: https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/no-knead-crusty-bread/