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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip in Sourdough Bread Bowl

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A creamy, hearty spinach artichoke dip baked inside a crusty sourdough bread bowl, perfect for entertaining and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 round sourdough loaf, about 8 inches diameter

Instructions

  1. Using a serrated knife, cut a circle around the top third of the sourdough loaf, about 2 inches from the crust edge. Remove the top and scoop out the soft inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to hold the dip. Save the bread chunks for dipping.
  2. Thaw frozen spinach completely and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a kitchen towel or paper towels. Chop the artichoke hearts and mince the garlic.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and lump-free.
  4. Fold in the spinach, artichokes, garlic, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently until the mixture is thick but spreadable.
  5. Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed sourdough bread bowl, pressing down slightly to pack the filling.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
  7. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the dip to thicken and make scooping easier.

Notes

Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid soggy dip or bread bowl. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth texture. Toast the hollowed bread bowl for 5 minutes before filling to help it hold up better. Tent with foil if bread browns too fast. Prepare dip a day ahead for deeper flavor.

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