Warm Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
Indulge in the ultimate party appetizer with this Warm Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl—a creamy, cheesy delight served inside a golden, crusty sourdough loaf. Loaded with savory cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, complemented by the vibrant flavor of sautéed garlic and perfectly seasoned spinach, this dip is baked to bubbly perfection for irresistible warmth and texture. The bread bowl doubles as both a serving vessel and a dipping option, paired wonderfully with toasted bread cubes, crackers, or fresh veggies. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make recipe combines indulgence and convenience, coming together in under 40 minutes. Whether for game day or a festive occasion, this dish will steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large round sourdough bread loaf
- 300 grams frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 225 grams cream cheese, softened
- 120 grams sour cream
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- optional bread cubes, for dipping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Carefully slice off the top of the sourdough bread loaf and set the top aside. Hollow out the inside of the bread loaf to create a bowl, leaving about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thickness around the edges. Tear the removed bread into chunks for dipping, if desired.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed and drained spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, sautéed garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Spoon the spinach dip mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl. Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet and cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
While the bread bowl is baking, arrange the bread chunks (or cubes) on a separate baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly crispy, if desired.
Remove the spinach dip-filled bread bowl and bread chunks from the oven. Serve the warm spinach dip with the bread cubes, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.6 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 4638 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 83.9 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2122 mg | 163% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1835 mg | 39% | |
*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.
