St. Pattys Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

Creamy spinach and artichoke baked inside a sourdough bread bowl with melted cheeses.

# What you need:

→ Bread Bowl

01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (approximately 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, optional
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

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

# Directions:

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 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.
07 - Transfer to serving platter and serve warm with reserved bread chunks, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings—serves 8 guests easily
  • The bread bowl doubles as both serving dish and edible dipper
  • Ready in just 45 minutes with simple, accessible ingredients
  • Vegetarian-friendly and endlessly customizable
  • Warm, creamy comfort food that's visually impressive
02 -
  • Use a large knife and skillet as specified in the required tools for best results
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese—it's essential for smooth mixing
  • Save all the bread chunks from hollowing; they're the best dippers
  • Watch the bread bowl closely in the final 5 minutes to prevent over-browning
  • Let the dip rest for 2-3 minutes after baking for easier serving
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