Transform your appetizer game with this irresistibly creamy and cheesy Spinach Bread Dip, perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering. This show-stopping recipe combines fresh spinach, velvety cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and a blend of parmesan and mozzarella for an indulgent flavor explosion. The creamy dip is baked right inside a hollowed-out bread loaf, creating a warm, edible bowl thatβs as delicious as it is functional. Brushed with olive oil for a golden finish, the bread bowl pairs beautifully with toasted bread cubes or fresh veggies for dipping. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to six, this spinach dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser β a must-try for fans of easy yet impressive appetizers.
Preheat your oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F).
Wash the spinach thoroughly and blanch it by boiling it in water for 1-2 minutes, then transferring it to ice water. Drain and chop the spinach finely.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese (softened), mayonnaise, chopped spinach, parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, then mix well until fully combined.
Using a serrated knife, cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center to create a bowl. Reserve the bread pieces for dipping.
Brush the inside of the bread bowl with olive oil and place it on a baking sheet.
Fill the bread bowl with the spinach dip mixture, spreading it evenly.
Cover the bread bowl with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
While the dip is baking, cut the reserved bread into bite-sized cubes and optionally toast them in the oven for a few minutes for added crunch.
Once the spinach dip is warm and bubbly, remove it from the oven and serve immediately with the bread cubes or your choice of dipping sides.
Calories |
3938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 275.0 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.1 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 5597 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.1 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.8 g | ||
| Protein | 109.3 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2648 mg | 204% | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.