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Creamy Poolside Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe Perfect for Sourdough Bread Bowl

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A creamy, tangy, and crunchy spinach artichoke dip baked in a crusty sourdough bread bowl, perfect for summer gatherings and poolside parties.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 round sourdough loaf (about 10–12 oz), sturdy and crusty

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Using a sharp knife, slice off the top of the sourdough loaf to create a lid. Hollow out the inside, leaving about 1-inch thick walls to hold the dip without leaking. Save the bread pieces for dipping later.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to distribute the flavors evenly.
  5. Fold in chopped spinach and artichoke hearts, ensuring frozen spinach is fully thawed and drained.
  6. Mix in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses.
  7. Transfer the mixture into the hollowed sourdough bread bowl. Smooth the top with a spatula and place the bread lid beside it or on top.
  8. Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
  10. Serve warm, using the hollowed bread pieces for dipping.

Notes

If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. For extra gooeyness, stir in extra shredded cheese halfway through baking. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Drain spinach and artichokes well to avoid watery dip. Can bake dip in oven-safe dish if no bread bowl is available. Reheat leftovers in oven to keep bread crisp.

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