Description
A crowd-pleasing, creamy spinach artichoke dip baked inside a crusty sourdough bread bowl, perfect for football parties and easy to share.
Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh spinach or 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 large sourdough bread boule (about 1 lb / 450 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and roughly chop fresh spinach or thaw and squeeze out moisture from frozen spinach. Drain and chop artichoke hearts. Mince garlic and grate Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Set aside.
- Using a serrated knife, cut a circle about 2 inches from the top of the sourdough boule. Remove the lid and hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick wall. Save the bread chunks for dipping or toasting.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Fold in spinach and artichokes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Spoon the dip into the hollowed bread bowl, packing it evenly and mounding slightly on top. Place the bread lid on the side or save for dipping. Set the bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the bread bowl rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crusty bread pieces, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
[‘Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid runny dip.’, ‘Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending.’, ‘Save hollowed bread for toasting or salads.’, ‘Dip can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before baking.’, ‘Double the cheese for extra gooeyness; add more mozzarella halfway through baking if desired.’, ‘Add cooked bacon or smoked paprika for a smoky twist.’, ‘For vegan/dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese, vegan mayo, and plant-based cheese alternatives.’, ‘Avoid soft sandwich breads to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Bake hollowed bread for 5 minutes before stuffing to reduce sogginess if desired.’]
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the stuffed b
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
Keywords: spinach artichoke dip, stuffed bread bowl, football party recipe, game day appetizer, cheesy dip, crowd-pleaser