Save A creamy flavorful spinach dip served in a crusty bread bowl is perfect for parties and gatherings. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious this appetizer is always a crowd favorite.
I still remember the first time I made this spinach dip for a game night at home. It disappeared so fast I barely got to taste it myself!
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)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (120 g)
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Chopped green onions: 1/4 cup (30 g)
- Diced water chestnuts: 1/2 cup (60 g) optional for crunch
- Garlic: 1 small clove minced
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Dried dill weed: 1/2 tsp
- Assorted raw vegetables: carrots celery bell peppers for serving
- Extra bread cubes: from bread bowl or additional loaf for serving
Instructions
- Preheat:
- 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 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.
Save My family always requests this spinach dip whenever we have a holiday get-together. The bread bowl disappears just as quickly as the dip itself.
Required Tools
You'll need a sharp bread knife a mixing bowl a spoon or spatula and a baking sheet for this recipe.
Allergen Information
This dish contains wheat milk and eggs (depending on your mayonnaise). Check labels for bread and mayonnaise if you have food sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Each serving is about 285 calories 18 g fat 22 g carbohydrates and 7 g protein.
Save This easy spinach dip always makes entertaining a breeze and can be served warm or cold as you prefer.
Kitchen Questions
- → What type of bread works best for this dish?
A large round sourdough loaf is ideal because of its sturdy crust and soft interior that holds the filling well.
- → Can this dip be served cold?
Yes, chilling the mixture without baking offers a refreshing alternative without melting the cheese.
- → What ingredients add crunch to the dip?
Diced water chestnuts provide a crisp texture, enhancing the creamy spinach blend.
- → How do I prepare the bread bowl?
Cut a circle from the top of the loaf, scoop out the inside to create a bowl, and save the removed bread for dipping cubes.
- → Are there any simple substitutions for a lighter option?
Replace half the sour cream or mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce richness while keeping creaminess.