Pin it A creamy flavorful spinach dip served in a crusty bread bowl is perfect for parties and gatherings. Easy to make irresistibly delicious and always a crowd favorite.
I first made this spinach dip for a family game night and everyone gathered around the table until the bread bowl was emptied. Now it's my go-to starter whenever friends come over and it always gets rave reviews.
Ingredients
- Bread: 1 large round sourdough loaf (about 1 lb/450 g)
- Frozen chopped spinach: 10 oz (285 g) thawed and well-drained
- Sour cream: 1 cup (240 g)
- Mayonnaise: 1 cup (225 g)
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (120 g) shredded
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (60 g) grated
- Green onions: 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped
- Water chestnuts (optional): 1/2 cup (60 g) diced
- Garlic: 1 small clove minced
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp freshly ground
- Dried dill weed: 1/2 tsp
- For Serving: Assorted raw vegetables (carrots celery bell peppers) Extra bread cubes (from bread bowl or additional loaf)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Bread Bowl:
- Cut a circle from the top of the sourdough loaf and scoop out the inside to create a bowl. Cut the removed bread into bite-sized cubes for dipping.
- Mix Dip:
- In a large mixing bowl combine the thawed and well-drained spinach sour cream mayonnaise mozzarella Parmesan green onions water chestnuts (if using) garlic salt pepper and dill. Mix until fully blended.
- Fill Bread Bowl:
- Spoon the spinach dip mixture into the hollowed bread bowl.
- Bake:
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until the dip is warmed through and cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Arrange bread cubes and assorted vegetables around the bread bowl for dipping. Serve immediately.
Pin it This spinach dip became a staple at our holiday gatherings and it's the only appetizer my kids request every year. We love surrounding the bread bowl with veggies for extra crunch.
Required Tools
Sharp bread knife mixing bowl spoon or spatula and a baking sheet are all you need.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (bread) milk (cheese sour cream) eggs (mayonnaise depending on brand) and may contain soy. Always double-check ingredient labels for guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 285 calories 18 g total fat 22 g carbohydrates and 7 g protein.
Pin it Serve warm for gooey cheesy goodness or chill for a refreshing cool dip. This bread bowl never lasts long at any party.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I prepare the bread bowl?
Cut a circle from the top of a sourdough loaf, then carefully scoop out the inside to create a bowl. Save the removed bread to cube for dipping.
- → Can I make the dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the mixture in advance and chill it. Serve cold or bake just before serving for warmth and melted cheese.
- → What can I add for extra texture?
Diced water chestnuts are optional but add a pleasant crunch. Chopped artichoke hearts also enhance flavor and texture.
- → Are substitutions possible for creaminess?
For a lighter option, replace half the sour cream or mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to maintain creaminess with fewer calories.
- → What accompaniments work best with this dip?
Arrange extra bread cubes and fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and bell peppers around the bowl for dipping variety.