Description
This Spinach Artichoke Dip Pull-Apart Bread is a warm, cheesy appetizer perfect for parties or cozy nights in. A crusty loaf of bread is filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, and cheeses, then baked to melty perfection. The pull-apart style makes it fun and easy to share, with each bite delivering flavors of garlic, tangy artichokes, and rich cheeses.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread (such as a round sourdough or boule)
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed bread.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the loaf of bread into a grid pattern by making vertical and horizontal cuts about 1 inch apart, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom crust so the loaf stays intact.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed and drained spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Stuff the Bread: Carefully stuff the spinach-artichoke mixture between the cuts of the bread, making sure the filling gets distributed evenly throughout.
- Wrap in Foil: Wrap the stuffed loaf tightly in aluminum foil to keep the moisture in during baking.
- Bake Covered: Place the foil-wrapped loaf on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starts to turn golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm. Pull apart the bread into pieces and enjoy the gooey spinach artichoke dip inside.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the spinach very well to avoid soggy bread.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option, but it will slightly change the texture.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the mayonnaise and cheese used are vegetarian-friendly.
- Serve with extra dipping sauces like ranch or marinara if desired.
