Description
This Spinach Artichoke Dip Pull-Apart Bread combines the beloved creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip with a crusty sourdough bread loaf. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this appetizer is easy to share and perfect for parties or game-day snacks, offering gooey cheese and flavorful veggies in every bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 round sourdough bread loaf (about 8–10 inches)
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare bread: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully cut the sourdough bread loaf into a grid pattern with approximately 1-inch squares, slicing almost to the bottom but not cutting all the way through. Place the prepared bread on the baking sheet.
- Make the spinach artichoke filling: In a large bowl, combine the thawed and drained chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly blended into a creamy filling.
- Stuff the bread with filling: Gently spoon or use your hands to press the spinach artichoke mixture into the cuts of the bread, ensuring the filling penetrates well between all the squares. Once stuffed, brush the top of the bread evenly with olive oil or melted butter to enhance browning.
- Bake covered: Cover the stuffed bread loosely with foil to prevent excessive browning and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. This allows the filling to warm up and cheeses to start melting.
- Bake uncovered until golden: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the bread crust is golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Encourage guests to pull apart the bread squares to enjoy the cheesy spinach artichoke filling in every bite.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the bread for the last 2–3 minutes of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- This dish is an excellent party appetizer or game-day snack that is easy to share with guests.
- You can prepare the spinach artichoke filling ahead of time and stuff the bread just before baking for convenience.
