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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip Stuffed Bread Bowl

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A warm, gooey, and flavorful spinach artichoke dip baked inside a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large round sourdough bread loaf (about 10–12 oz)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream (full-fat)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped and wilted
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Using a serrated knife, slice about 2 inches off the top of the sourdough loaf. Set the top aside. Carefully hollow out the interior, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell all around.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, sautéed spinach and garlic, chopped artichokes, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  6. Spoon the creamy mixture into the hollowed-out bread, pressing lightly to fill all the nooks. Top with a little extra mozzarella for a bubbly cheese crust.
  7. Place the stuffed bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the bread edges are toasted.
  8. Serve immediately with the bread top as a lid or cut into chunks for dipping.

Notes

Do not rush softening the cream cheese to avoid lumps. Squeeze excess water from spinach and artichokes to prevent watery dip. Use a sturdy bread loaf with a thick crust to avoid leaks. If bread browns too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. For a crispier crust, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.

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