Description
This Easy Spinach Dip Stuffed French Bread is warm, cheesy, and bursting with savory flavor from sautéed veggies, pesto, and three melty cheeses—perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 (10 oz.) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
- Slice the French bread in half horizontally and hollow out the center of both halves, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion and red bell pepper for 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Stir in spinach, pesto, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until well combined and warmed through. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the sautéed spinach mixture and all the cheeses until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the spinach dip into the hollowed-out bread halves and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Optional: broil for the last 1-2 minutes for a golden top.
- Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure spinach is very well drained to avoid a watery dip.
- Use a serrated knife to slice bread after baking for clean cuts.
- You can prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg