Spinach Dip Sourdough Bowl (Printable)
Warm creamy spinach, cheese, and herbs baked in a hollowed sourdough loaf for easy sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (approximately 1.5 pounds)
→ Dip
02 - 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 7 ounces sour cream
05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
→ For Serving
13 - Reserved bread pieces, cut into cubes
14 - Assorted vegetables (carrot sticks, bell pepper strips)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Cut a circular opening in the top of the sourdough loaf and remove the lid. Hollow out the center, leaving about ¾ inch of bread around the sides and bottom to form a bowl. Reserve the removed bread for dipping.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Add the well-drained spinach to the mixture and stir until evenly combined throughout.
05 - Spoon the dip mixture into the prepared bread bowl. Place the bread bowl on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
06 - Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
08 - While the dip bakes, cut the reserved bread into bite-sized cubes for serving.
09 - Serve the warm spinach dip in the bread bowl, surrounded by bread cubes and assorted vegetables for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm crusty bread and velvety spinach filling creates that perfect comfort food moment everyone craves at gatherings
- You can assemble everything ahead of time and just bake when guests arrive, leaving you free to actually enjoy the party
02 -
- The most common mistake is not squeezing enough water from the spinach, which creates a disappointing, watery dip
- Don't hollow out the bread too aggressively or the hot dip will seep through and create a mess in your oven
03 -
- Wrap the bread bowl tightly in foil during the initial bake to prevent the crust from burning before the center heats through
- Let the dip rest for about 5 minutes after baking, this sets the texture slightly and makes scooping much easier