Creamy Spinach Dip Sourdough (Print View)

Luscious creamy spinach blend paired with tangy sourdough, ideal for sharing at any occasion.

# Ingredient List:

→ Spinach Dip Base

01 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
03 - 5 oz sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

→ For Serving

11 - 1 medium sourdough loaf (about 1 lb), hollowed out
12 - Sourdough bread pieces for dipping
13 - Fresh herbs for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add the drained spinach to the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until spinach is evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
04 - Spoon the spinach mixture into the hollowed-out sourdough loaf. Alternatively, transfer to a small baking dish if preferred.
05 - Place the filled loaf or baking dish on a baking tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is bubbling and the top develops a golden-brown color.
06 - Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Use the hollowed-out bread pieces and additional sourdough slices for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bread bowl creates this incredible soft, chewy vessel that soaks up all those creamy juices
  • It's one of those rare appetizers that disappears completely every single time
02 -
  • Draining the spinach thoroughly is the difference between a velvety dip and a watery disappointment
  • If you're worried about the bread getting too dark, tent it with foil after 15 minutes
03 -
  • Use a serrated bread knife to hollow out your loaf, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell so it doesn't collapse in the oven
  • Save the bread you remove from the inside, cube it, toast those pieces separately, and use them for extra dipping

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