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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Bread Bowl Dip

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A warm, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip served in a rustic bread bowl, perfect for cozy gatherings and easy entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped (or thawed and well-drained frozen spinach)
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 large round sourdough or boule bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Using a sharp knife, cut a 2-3 inch circle from the top of the round loaf to create a lid. Hollow out the inside of the bread, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell all around. Save the bread chunks for dipping.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in the chopped spinach, artichokes, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  5. Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed bread bowl, pressing it down lightly to pack it in. Replace the bread lid on top.
  6. Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. If the bread lid browns too fast, cover it loosely with foil.
  7. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Drain spinach and artichokes thoroughly to avoid watery dip. Use a sturdy bread loaf with a thick crust to hold the dip. Soften cream cheese and sour cream before mixing for smooth texture. If bread lid browns too fast, cover with foil. Toast bread inside lightly if you want to prevent sogginess.

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Keywords: spinach artichoke dip, bread bowl dip, creamy dip, party appetizer, cozy gatherings, cheesy dip

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