Save A festive, creamy spinach dip served in a warm, crusty bread bowl—perfect for holiday gatherings and quick to prepare.
This dip has become a staple at our holiday parties where everyone loves the fun presentation and flavorful taste
Ingredients
- Bread: 1 large round sourdough loaf (about 500 g)
- Spinach Dip: 300 g (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well, 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream, 120 g (1/2 cup) mayonnaise, 100 g (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese, 60 g (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Garnish & Dippers: 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional for color), sourdough bread pieces (from hollowed loaf) or assorted crackers and veggies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Prepare Bread Bowl:
- Slice the top off the sourdough loaf and carefully hollow out the center leaving about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of bread around the edges to form a bowl Reserve the removed bread for dipping
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl mix together the spinach cream cheese sour cream mayonnaise mozzarella Parmesan garlic nutmeg salt and pepper until well combined
- Fill Bread Bowl:
- Spoon the spinach mixture into the bread bowl Sprinkle diced red bell pepper over the top for a festive touch if desired
- Bake:
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking tray Bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the bread is lightly crisp
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with the reserved bread pieces crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping
Save Family and friends gather around eagerly passing the bread bowl and sharing stories at every holiday celebration
Required Tools
Bread knife Mixing bowl Baking tray Spoon or spatula
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bread) Milk (cream cheese sour cream mozzarella Parmesan) Egg (mayonnaise if using traditional mayonnaise) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories 320 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 10 g
Save This spinach dip bread bowl is sure to impress your guests and become a holiday favorite
Recipe FAQs
- → How should the spinach be prepared before mixing?
Use frozen chopped spinach that is fully thawed and well drained to avoid excess moisture in the mixture.
- → What type of bread works best for the bowl?
A large round sourdough loaf is ideal for its sturdy crust and hollowed interior, perfect for holding the filling.
- → Can the dip be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, the spinach mixture can be prepared up to a day in advance and baked just before serving for freshness.
- → What are good dippers to serve with the bread bowl?
Reserved bread pieces, assorted crackers, or fresh vegetables make excellent accompaniments for dipping.
- → How is the dish garnished for a festive touch?
Diced red bell pepper sprinkled on top adds color and a fresh, slightly sweet flavor.