Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with the ultimate Spinach and Artichoke Baked Grilled Cheese! We’re taking that childhood classic and cranking it up a notch with a creamy, irresistible filling. The best part is it’s quick to make, making it the absolute favorite recipe for those moments when you need a comforting hug on a plate in a hurry or you need to feed a crowd. Serve it solo or alongside your favorite soup or salad for a crazy good meal!

overhead image of Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in a white baking dish

Why We Love Spinach and Artichoke Baked Grilled Cheese

With variations like Spanakopita Grilled Cheese and Roasted Garlic and Broccoli Grilled Cheese, it’s pretty obvious we’re big fans of baked grilled cheese. However, this spinach and artichoke version might be our best combination yet! Seriously, it’s the best comfort food you’ll ever make. 

Featuring a creamy spinach and artichoke dip-inspired filling and thick challah bread, it’s the best of both worlds and every bite is seriously to-die-for! It’s made with just a hint of spice thanks to the Pepper Jack Cheese. Plus, thick Challah bread is soaked in a creamy custard mixture for a soft interior and crispy crunch in every bite. We’re drooling just thinking about it! 

These Spinach and Artichoke Baked Grilled Cheese sandwiches are ready to rock your taste buds in just about 30 minutes! Whether you enjoy them solo or team them up with your go-to salads and soups, you’re in for a complete meal that’s both super tasty and seriously satisfying.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Inspired by the legendary spinach and artichoke dip, this baked grilled cheese requires just a handful of simple ingredients to create an irresistible taste that will have your guests licking their fingers and begging for more! Here’s what you’ll need. 

  • Bread – We prefer to use Challah bread, but any thick, crusty bread you like best will work great. 
  • Cheese – Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese is ideal for creating the creamy texture we want while also adding just a hint of spice! 
  • Veggies – Fresh spinach and canned artichoke hearts combine to recreate the flavors of your favorite dip.
  • Eggs – These help lock in the moisture of the bread and create the crispy exterior you’ll look forward to biting into. 
  • Milk – Whole milk creates the most decadent flavor, but any milk you have on hand will do. 
  • Salt and Pepper – Season your baked grilled cheese to taste! 
overhead image of Spinach and Artichoke Baked Grilled Cheese in a baking dish topped with cheese

How to Make Baked Grilled Cheese

Somewhere between grilled cheese and french toast, this baked grilled cheese recipe couldn’t be simpler to make! It’s the culinary mashup you didn’t know you needed and won’t be able to resist. 

  1. Whisk the eggs and milk together. Then, add a pinch of salt, and stir to combine. 
  2. Slice the Challah bread roughly 1-inch thick. 
  3. Butter a baking dish, and arrange half of the Challah bread in the bottom. 
  4. Layer ⅓ of the cheese over the bread followed by the spinach and artichoke hearts. Then, cover the veggies with another ⅓ of the cheese, and add the remaining bread on top. 
  5. Pour the egg mixture on top, coating the bread completely. 
  6. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. 
  7. Cover and refrigerate the baking dish for at least an hour. 
  8. Preheat the oven, and bake your spinach and artichoke grilled cheese until the cheese has melted and the bread is a crisp golden brown.

Serving Suggestions

Thanks to the protein from the cheese and nutrient-rich veggies, you can definitely serve this recipe on its own. However, if you really want to amp up the comfort factor, serve it with a warm soup like Roasted Tomato Soup or Roasted Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup! Or, for a lighter option, pair it with a refreshing salad such as a Green Goddess or Greek Salad

Can I Make Baked Grilled Cheese Ahead of Time? 

Yes! While we don’t recommend freezing leftovers, they can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, just warm them in a skillet over medium heat until the desired temperature is reached. 

More Spinach and Artichoke Recipes

A highly underrated combination, spinach and artichokes pack a serious flavor punch and can be used in so many different ways! Here are some of our absolute favorite recipes that showcase the magic of this incredible combination:

Spinach and Artichoke Baked Grilled Cheese in a white baking dish

Spinach and Artichoke Baked Grilled Cheese

5 from 1 vote
Author: Food Dolls
Servings: 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
The ultimate comfort food, this Spinach and Artichoke Baked Grilled Cheese takes the childhood classic to the next level with a creamy, irresistible filling. Quick to make and an absolute favorite recipe, baked grilled cheese is perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve it on its own or with your favorite soup or salad for a crazy good meal!

Ingredients  

  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 loaf Challah bread
  • 8 ounces block Monterrey Jack Cheese freshly grated (or Pepper Jack cheese)
  • 4 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 14 ounces canned quartered artichoke hearts

Instructions 

  • In a large measuring cup whisk together eggs and milk. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Set aside.
    3 whole eggs, 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice, Salt to taste, Pepper to taste
  • Slice the Challah bread into 8-12 pieces approximately 1 inch thick.
    1 loaf Challah bread
  • Place 5-6 slices of the bread in a 12×8 inch buttered baking dish.
  • Add 1/3rd of the grated cheese to cover the bread. Then, arrange the fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, and 1/3 of cheese. Cover with the remainign Challah.
    8 ounces block Monterrey Jack Cheese, 4 ounces fresh baby spinach, 14 ounces canned quartered artichoke hearts
  • Pour the egg mixture on top of the bread. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Once ready to bake preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

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Equipment

1 Large Measuring Cup

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1871IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. This was a bummer. The directions aren’t very good- do you bake it covered or uncovered? The prep time should include the time it needs to be in the fridge. Mine came out soggy and terrible. Super disappointed.

    1. We’re sorry to hear this, Samantha! We will work on updating the recipe card and hope you give some of our other recipes a try.

      Xo,
      Alia & Radwa