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Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Bread

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This easy spinach and artichoke cheese bread comes together in just minutes for a delicious appetizer everyone will love! Whether it’s game day or ladies night, your friends are going to be asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 14 ounce loaf Italian bread
  • 3 ounces fresh spinach (3-4 cups)
  • 8 ounces full-fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 12 ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 5 ounces shredded Parmesan
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice the loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise and place, cut side up, on a large baking sheet.  
  3. Add fresh spinach to a large bowl. On top of the spinach add sour cream, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, garlic, a third of the mozzarella, all the Parmesan, and a few hearty pinches of salt along with a pinch of pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Spread spinach dip mixture in an even layer across the cut side of each piece of bread. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. 
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and the edges are turning golden brown. Broil for 1-2 minutes until all the cheese on top is turning dark golden brown.
  6. Let sit for about 5 minutes to cool. Slice, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
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Notes

    • Food Processor. Whenever I have a recipe that’s cheese-heavy like this one, I use my food processor to shred it! The food processor will shred the cheese for you in seconds! It’s usually cheaper to buy the block or wedge and it melts so much better than pre-shredded cheese from the grocery store.

    • Salt and Pepper. The ingredient list for this spinach artichoke bread is short and sweet. So salt and pepper are going to go a long way in boosting the overall flavors of the dish! Don’t be skimpy – season moderately!

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