BAKED SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE TOASTS

Baked Spinach and Artichoke Toasts image

We're taking this very popular, hot baked dip and making it even more user-friendly by spreading it on perfect toast ahead of time-which not only makes the experience more special and luxurious, but the individual portions allow you to enjoy that beautifully browned crust in every bite.

Provided by Chef John

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup grated Gruyere cheese
½ cup grated provolone cheese
¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion, white and light green parts only
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and chopped
2 cups chopped marinated artichoke hearts

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (such as Silpat®).
Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices. Transfer onto the prepared sheet and brush very generously with melted butter until well soaked.
Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before topping. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Add cream cheese, Gruyere, provolone, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, green onion, pepper, salt, cayenne, nutmeg, spinach, and artichokes to a mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
Use a spoon to top each piece of toast with at least a 1/2-inch thick layer of the cheese, artichoke, and spinach mixture. Grate some extra Parmigiano-Reggiano on top of each toast if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops and bottoms are nicely browned, about 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g