St Pattys Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

A creamy spinach and artichoke blend baked in a crusty sourdough bread bowl, ideal for sharing.

# What Goes In:

→ Bread Bowl

01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (about 1 pound)

→ Dip

02 - 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
03 - 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
04 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

13 - Sourdough bread chunks from hollowed loaf
14 - Assorted crackers or vegetable sticks

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the top off the sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Tear the removed bread into bite-sized pieces for dipping and set aside.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté spinach for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.
04 - Fold in the sautéed spinach and chopped artichoke hearts until well combined.
05 - Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed bread bowl. Replace the top of the loaf if desired.
06 - Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and serve warm with reserved bread chunks, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bread bowl does double duty as both server and snack, which means less cleanup and more time with your guests.
  • This dip comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • Cream cheese and sour cream create a texture so smooth it practically melts on crackers and bread chunks.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining your artichokes thoroughly, or moisture will seep into the dip and make it soupy by the end of the party.
  • Softened cream cheese is non-negotiable; cold cream cheese creates an uneven texture that no amount of stirring can fix.
03 -
  • Toast your bread chunks in a dry skillet for a minute or two right before serving to refresh them and add crunch.
  • If your dip seems thin after mixing, let it chill for 30 minutes; the cream cheese will firm up slightly.
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