Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)
Cheesy spinach and artichoke blend baked in a crusty bread bowl, perfect for entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
06 - 5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
07 - 7 oz canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Bread
12 - 1 large round sourdough or country-style bread loaf (approx. 1 lb)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Cut a large circle from the top of the bread loaf and remove the center, creating a bowl. Hollow out some of the inside, leaving a 3/4-inch thick shell. Reserve the removed bread for dipping.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix until smooth.
04 - Stir in spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well blended.
05 - Spoon the mixture into the prepared bread bowl. Place the filled bread bowl and bread pieces on a baking tray lined with parchment.
06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the bread is golden.
07 - Serve immediately, using bread pieces and additional dippers as desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The bread bowl creates edible serving ware that means less cleanup and more delicious carbs
- This dip stays hot and bubbly longer than typical versions because the bread insulates it perfectly
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- Squeezing every drop of water from the thawed spinach is the most critical step, or your dip will separate and become watery
- Letting the bread bowl rest for about 5 minutes after baking makes it easier to handle and less likely to collapse
03 -
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving brightens everything and cuts through the creaminess
- Adding a pinch of smoked paprika gives the dip a subtle smoky depth that people cannot quite identify