Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable View)

Rich, cheesy spinach and artichoke blend served inside a warm, crusty bread bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
07 - 7 oz canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Bread

12 - 1 large round sourdough or country-style bread loaf (approx. 1 lb)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F to ensure proper baking conditions.
02 - Cut a circular section from the top of the bread loaf and scoop out the center, maintaining a 3/4-inch thick shell. Preserve the removed bread pieces for dipping.
03 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a large mixing bowl. Beat until completely smooth and uniform.
04 - Fold in spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
05 - Transfer the dip mixture into the prepared bread bowl cavity. Arrange the filled bowl and reserved bread pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dip is thoroughly heated, bubbling, and the bread exterior achieves a golden-brown color.
07 - Present the hot bread bowl dip with the reserved bread pieces and additional dippers of choice while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bread bowl becomes the star, soaking up all those creamy, savory flavors while developing a golden crust that people fight over
  • Everything bakes together in one vessel, meaning less cleanup and more time actually enjoying your guests
  • The contrast between hot, bubbly dip and crunchy toasted bread edges is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • Thawed spinach must be squeezed completely dry in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, or you will end up with a watery dip that never sets properly
  • The bread pieces on the baking sheet will toast faster than the bowl, so check them after 15 minutes and remove any that get too dark
  • Serving the dip while it is piping hot makes a huge difference in texture and flavor, so time it to come out right when your guests arrive
03 -
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving brightens all the rich flavors and makes everything taste more vibrant
  • Smoked paprika sprinkled on top during the last five minutes of baking adds an incredible smoky depth that people cannot quite identify

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