Description
A warm, creamy, and cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip served inside a hollowed-out sourdough bread loaf, perfect for gatherings and parties as a delicious and shareable appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 large round sourdough or Italian bread loaf
Dip
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the dip bread boat.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the top off the bread loaf and carefully hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to hold the dip. Save the removed bread chunks for dipping later.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts, thawed and drained spinach, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese into the cream cheese mixture, mixing gently to combine evenly.
- Fill Bread Loaf: Spoon the prepared spinach artichoke mixture into the hollowed-out bread shell, filling it generously.
- Bake: Place the filled bread boat on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with the reserved bread chunks for dipping and scooping the creamy, cheesy goodness.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the spinach and artichokes to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- Use a sturdy bread loaf like sourdough or Italian for the bread boat to hold up well during baking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of smoked paprika.
- This dip is best served fresh and warm but can be reheated in the oven if needed.
- Leftover bread chunks can be toasted for extra crunch when serving.
