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Creamy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe Easy in Toasted Bread Bowl

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A rich and cheesy baked spinach artichoke dip served in a toasted sourdough bread bowl, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream (full fat)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 round sourdough or rustic bread loaf (about 8 inches diameter)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Using a serrated knife, slice off the top of the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell.
  3. Brush the inside of the bread bowl with olive oil or melted butter. Place the bread bowl and reserved top on a baking sheet.
  4. Toast the bread bowl in the oven for 10 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fold in mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  7. Gently fold in the drained spinach and chopped artichoke hearts until evenly coated.
  8. Spoon the creamy mixture into the toasted bread bowl, packing it in but not overflowing. Place the reserved bread top beside it on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
  10. Let the bread bowl cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Squeeze spinach well to avoid watery dip. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth texture. Brush bread bowl with olive oil to prevent sogginess. Tent with foil if bread browns too quickly. Can substitute bread bowl with gluten-free bread or almond flour crackers for gluten-free option.

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