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Rowe James

Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip in Sourdough Bread Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Sourdough Bread Bowl & Dippers
  • 1 boule sourdough bread boule round artisan loaf
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • fresh crudités for serving
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened brick
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
Greens & Seasonings
  • 10 oz spinach squeezed completely dry
  • 1 can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Hollow the Bread Bowl
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a serrated bread knife, slice off the top 1 1/2 inches of the sourdough boule like a lid. Cut around the interior perimeter, leaving a sturdy 3/4-inch bread wall and base.
  3. Use your hands to gently hollow out the soft interior bread into bite-sized 1-inch cubes. Place the hollowed bread bowl and the bread cubes onto the baking sheet. Brush the interior of the bowl and the bread cubes with melted butter and a dust of garlic powder.
Mix the Dip & Fill
  1. Critical moisture step: Wrap thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze aggressively over the sink until zero excess liquid drips out.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes with a spatula until smooth and creamy.
  3. Fold in the squeezed dry spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, 1 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed.
  4. Spoon the luscious dip mixture into the hollowed sourdough bread bowl, mounding it gently toward the center. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Bake to Molten Perfection
  1. Cover the filled bread bowl loosely with a tent of aluminum foil to keep the bread crust from getting overly dark. Bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil tent, arrange the reserved sourdough bread cubes around the bowl on the baking sheet, and bake uncovered for another 8 to 10 minutes until the top cheese is bubbling vigorously and toasted with golden brown spots, and the bread cubes are crunchy crostini.
  3. Optional broil: Broil on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes for extra caramelized cheese blisters. Keep a watchful eye!
  4. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and freshly cracked black pepper. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with toasted bread cubes, crisp celery, and sweet baby carrots!

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 2.8gSugar: 2.5gVitamin A: 105000IUVitamin C: 11.6mgCalcium: 2800mgIron: 0.4mg

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