Description
This classic Spinach Artichoke Dip served in a hollowed-out bread bowl is an easy, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in under 30 minutes. Featuring a creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for dipping with the bread chunks scooped from the bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and chopped (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts (1 can), drained and chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (half a package)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bread Bowl
- 1 whole round bread loaf (such as sourdough, white, or dark bread)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed and drained chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed into a creamy dip.
- Prep Bread Bowl: Using a bread knife, slice off the top of the bread loaf to create a lid. Carefully scoop out the soft bread from the inside of the loaf to create a hollow cavity, leaving enough bread around the edges to hold the dip. Reserve the scooped out bread for serving later.
- Assemble & Bake: Spoon the prepared spinach artichoke dip into the hollowed bread bowl, spreading it evenly. Place the dip-filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese inside the dip is melted and the top is golden brown.
- Finish & Serve: Remove the bread bowl from the oven. Cut the reserved scooped-out bread into bite-sized pieces and arrange them around the bread bowl. Serve the warm spinach artichoke dip with the bread pieces for dipping.
Notes
- This recipe uses a bread bowl, eliminating the need for crackers—perfect for serving at casual gatherings.
- Ensure the spinach is well drained to prevent a watery dip.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Feel free to use any type of round bread loaf you prefer, such as sourdough for a tangier flavor or white bread for a milder taste.
- For an extra cheesy top, sprinkle some additional mozzarella or Parmesan before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 628 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
