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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Bowl

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A creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip baked inside a crusty bread bowl, perfect for parties and gatherings. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients for a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen, thoroughly drained)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 large round sourdough or boule bread loaf (about 8–10 inches diameter)
  • Olive oil for brushing the bread edges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place your round loaf on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a circle around the top, about 1 inch from the edge. Remove the lid and hollow out the center, leaving about a 1-inch wall of bread all around. Reserve the removed bread chunks for dipping later.
  3. Brush the inside edges of the bread bowl with a little olive oil.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy. Stir in minced garlic, chopped spinach, and chopped artichoke hearts.
  5. Fold in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Mix until well combined.
  6. Fill the bread bowl with the prepared dip, pressing it down gently to pack it in evenly.
  7. Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the dip is bubbly and the top is turning golden brown.
  8. Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving to help the dip thicken slightly.

Notes

[‘Drain spinach and artichokes well to avoid watery dip and soggy bread.’, ‘Soften cream cheese to room temperature for smoother dip; microwave 15 seconds if needed.’, ‘Use fresh garlic for best flavor.’, ‘Avoid over-baking to keep dip creamy inside.’, ‘Brush bread edges with olive oil to prevent sogginess and add crunch.’, ‘If bread edges brown too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.’, ‘Toast bread bowl edges for 5 minutes before filling for extra crunch.’]

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