Artichoke Gruyere Dip

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Jennifer Meier
Jennifer Meier
Jennifer Meier
Food writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer Jennifer Meier specializes in creating healthy and diet-specific recipes.
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Updated on 09/29/21
Artichoke Gruyere Dip

The Spruce / Eric Kleinberg

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 22 mins
Total: 37 mins
Servings: 12 servings

This artichoke Gruyere dip is a classic appetizer with many variations. This recipe is simple and fast and lets the rich flavor of Gruyere cheese shine through. The dip is lighter than some, with less mayonnaise weighing it down.

Canned vs. Jarred Artichoke Hearts

Use a brand of artichoke hearts you've tried and like for this recipe. Sometimes, canned artichoke hearts can have a metallic flavor and the texture can be mushy, so we prefer to stick with artichoke hearts sold in glass jars.

Jarred artichoke hearts are sold both plain and marinated. We prefer the plain artichokes, as marinated artichoke hearts can have a sharp vinegar flavor and we don't always love the added seasonings. If you can only find marinated artichoke hearts, they can be rinsed in water to remove some of the vinegar flavors.

Frozen artichoke hearts can be a good option as well, especially for dips like this. Frozen artichoke hearts can be mushy when defrosted, but that doesn't matter as much when they're chopped up into a warm dip like this.

Gruyere Substitutions

Instead of Gruyere, other types of similar cheeses can be used. Try Appenzeller, Comte, Fontina Val D'Aosta or another type of Alpine cheese. Parmigiano-Reggiano is also a good option. Or, instead of using just one cheese, try combing several different types of cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) can or jar artichoke hearts packed in water, drained

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (low or non-fat may be used, but full-fat tastes better)

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • Dash cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese, divided

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil or parsley, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Pre heat oven to 400 F.

    Artichoke Gruyere Dip ingredients

    The Spruce / Eric Kleinberg

  2. Pulse artichoke hearts in a food processor to break them up into small pieces, about 20 seconds.

    artichoke hearts in a food processor

    The Spruce / Eric Kleinberg

  3. Add yogurt/sour cream, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese. Pulse a few seconds until just blended.

    artichoke, sour cream, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and Gruyere cheese in a food processor

    The Spruce / Eric Kleinberg

  4. Scrape and spread into a baking dish and bake 20 minutes, uncovered, until warmed through and slightly bubbly.

    artichoke mixture in a baking dish

    The Spruce / Eric Kleinberg

  5. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup grated cheese on top and the fresh herbs (if using) and put under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.

    cheese and herbs on top of the artichokes mixture in the baking dish

    The Spruce / Eric Kleinberg

  6. Serve warm or at room temperature with ​slices of crusty bread. Try rubbing the bread with olive oil and toasting it in the oven first before serving.

    Artichoke Gruyere Dip served with toasted bread

    The Spruce / Eric Kleinberg

Glass Bakeware Warning

Do not use glass bakeware when broiling or when a recipe calls to add liquid to a hot pan, as glass may explode. Even if it states oven-safe or heat resistant, tempered glass products can, and do, break occasionally.

Recipe Variations

This artichoke Gruyere dip can be changed by adding additional ingredients. Try adding:

  • More mayonnaise, for a richer dip
  • Olive tapenade
  • Sliced jalapeno pepper
  • Frozen, defrosted chopped spinach (squeeze out as much moisture as possible)
  • Chopped prosciutto or cooked bacon
  • Finely chopped garlic
  • Chopped green onions
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
66 Calories
4g Fat
4g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 174mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 2mg 12%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 109mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)