Creamy Christmas Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Bowl Wows Guests
A festive and creamy spinach artichoke dip served in a bread bowl, perfect for Christmas gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 round loaf sourdough bread
- 1 cup chopped spinach, drained
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off the sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving about 1-inch thickness.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add spinach, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Spoon the mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl.
- Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm with bread pieces, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen spinach. If using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg