Description
Indulge in this irresistibly creamy and flavorful Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Boat that’s perfect for parties or a cozy night in. A warm, gooey blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses nestled in a crusty bread boat is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Boat:
- 1 large French bread loaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spinach Artichoke Dip:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Hollow out bread: Slice the top off the French bread loaf and hollow out the center to form a boat. Brush the inside with olive oil.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, spinach, artichokes, cheeses, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Fill the boat: Spoon the mixture into the bread boat and spread evenly.
- Bake: Place the boat on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and slice for serving.
Notes
- Serve with toasted bread cubes or veggie sticks for dipping.
- Also delicious with sourdough or ciabatta bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice or portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
