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Home » Recipes » Dips and Sauces

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip in a Sourdough Bread Bowl

Published: Dec 4, 2015 · Modified: Feb 16, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · 33 Comments

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In this hot spinach and artichoke dip, the vegetables are cooked with garlic and cheese then poured into a hollowed out sourdough bread bowl for serving so guests can tear at the bowl and scoop out the gooey dip.

A round bread, hollowed out and filled with artichoke dip.

I grew up in Canada where a grown up party wasn't a grown up party without dip.

And in the early 90s the only dip to be seen with was a spinach dip - or spinach and artichoke if you were feeling particularly posh. 

Around every potluck buffet table, laden with each guests' offering, people stood in their tartan (plaid) shirts and tapped their Dr Martens to grunge as bread bowls of dip appeared en mass.

The bread bowl is so retro now and it's time for it to make a comeback.

I mean, seriously, it's quite amazing.

A hot cheesy dip poured into a hollowed out sourdough loaf, so you can dip the removed bread into it and then start tearing at the dip-covered bowl. What's not to love about that?

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip in a Sourdough Bread Bowl ingredients on wooden boards

 

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A round bread, hollowed out and filled with artichoke dip.

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip in a Sourdough Bread Bowl

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
In this hot spinach and artichoke dip, the vegetables are cooked with garlic and cheese then poured into a hollowed out sourdough bread bowl for serving so guests can tear at the bowl and scoop out the gooey dip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dips and Spreads
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 87 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 large handfuls fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 can of artichoke hearts drained, rinsed and chopped
  • 250 g 8oz cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper

To serve:

  • Loaf of sourdough bread the top cut off and inside hollowed out. Cut the inside bread into cubes for dipping.

Instructions
 

To cook on the stove

  • Add the spinach and artichokes to a pan with a little water and cook until tender. Drain. Boil spinach and artichokes in 1 cup of water until tender and drain, then return to the pan.
  • Stir in the cream cheese and all other ingredients and heat over a medium/low heat until hot. Spoon into the bread bowl and serve with the cubes of bread on the side to dip.

To cook in a slow cooker:

  • Spray or wipe the bowl of the slow cooker with cooking oil. Add all ingredients and stir to combine. Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring every hour. Allow the dip to cool slightly and thicken.
  • Serve in the hollowed sourdough loaf with the cubes of bread next to it for dipping.

Notes

Note: Nutrition is given for the dip only.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 351IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. KC Peters-Burton

    February 04, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for a super bowl party! Everyone loved the retro bread bowl and the dip was yummy!

    Reply
  2. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

    January 05, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Lovely lovely dip and presentation. Thanks for sharing with #ExtraVeg

    Reply
  3. Cindy

    December 07, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    The dip was yummy and presentation is the best!

    Reply
  4. Whoneedsacape (@Whoneedsacape)

    December 07, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    This is absolutely perfect party food! Just love the simplicity of this recipe!

    Reply
  5. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    December 07, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    I love spinach and artichoke dip, and it's actually one of the only ways I can get my husband to eat spinach. I like how you have served it in a bread bowl.

    Reply
  6. Celia at Chicago Jogger

    December 07, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    Yum! I love the combination of spinach + artichoke.

    Reply
  7. Divya @ Divya's Culinary Journey

    December 07, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Spinach and artichoke dip looks so delicious and love the idea of serving it in bread bowl. Yum!!

    Reply
  8. justine @ Full Belly SIsters

    December 07, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Mmm, garlic, cheese, artichokes, spinach—some of the yummiest things in the world, all in one dish!

    Reply
  9. Homemade Food Junkie

    December 07, 2015 at 6:21 am

    See me loving this dip and your multi cooker. So wanting them both!!

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      December 07, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      My multicooker is a very well-used gadget, I hope you get to try one soon!

      Reply
  10. mealplanmaven

    December 07, 2015 at 5:22 am

    I was recently looking for a recipe for this classic holiday dip and am excited to have found yours! Looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      December 07, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      I hope you like it, Linda! It's so moreish.

      Reply
  11. fearlessdining

    December 07, 2015 at 4:47 am

    This appetizer looks perfect. I have never heard of this cooker...but I like that it speeds up the cooking process.

    Reply
  12. taranoland

    December 07, 2015 at 3:38 am

    One of my favorite dips and I love that you made it in you mulitcooker!!

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      December 07, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      It's so quick and easy in a multicooker and I can't believe that I haven't had this dip in so long!

      Reply
  13. Manila Spoon

    December 06, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    I love the use of the bread bowl as not only is it edible, there's no clean-up after - win-win! This looks delicious and party-perfect!

    Reply
  14. debi

    December 06, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    This looks fabulous! I love that dip, and this multicooker looks great!

    Reply
  15. savoryexperiments

    December 06, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Oh yes! Spinach and artichoke dip is one of my favorites. It is so good any time of year.

    Reply
  16. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant

    December 06, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    Just delicious and definitely reminds me of my parents' parties when I was growing up! And there was always that chianti in the rounded jug with the basket over it. Visiting from #recipeoftheweek.

    Reply
  17. Myfamilymealtime (@FMealtime)

    December 06, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    This dip looks incredible and I am all about this multi cooker!

    Reply
  18. Michelle De La Cerda

    December 06, 2015 at 8:33 am

    That mulitmaker is now on my wish list! This dip is fantastic.

    Reply
  19. Janette Fuschi

    December 06, 2015 at 3:44 am

    Delicious dip and I love the easy cleanup

    Reply
  20. Jessica {Swanky Recipes}

    December 06, 2015 at 12:15 am

    Love making bread bowls as they are great for soup and appetizers! The hubs would love this hot spinach and artichoke dip. We've got to try it!

    Reply
  21. Keep Calm and Fanny On

    December 05, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Yum, looks sensationally retro!

    Reply
  22. Kavey

    December 05, 2015 at 11:13 am

    I've never come across the spinach artichoke combo before but it does sound (and look) good. Love that retro serving in a bread bowl thing, it's super cool!

    Reply
  23. Preethi'scuisine

    December 05, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Looks tempting.. Lovely share. Thank you.

    Reply
  24. markr356

    December 05, 2015 at 12:50 am

    This looks really good. I love the versatility of artichoke. Good photos too.

    Reply
  25. recipesfromapantry

    December 05, 2015 at 12:27 am

    The Multicooker Redmond is the bees knees right. I so love using mine and yes bring back the bread bowl.

    Reply
  26. fashionmommywm

    December 05, 2015 at 12:00 am

    I am so tempted by this, a huge fan of Spinach, this would be great for Christmas.

    Reply
  27. littlesunnykitchen

    December 04, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    I love artichokes and spinach! Must be very tasty... And the multicooker sounds very useful!

    Reply
  28. Emily

    December 04, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    Fab idea! I had artichoke on bruschetta in Rome and have since made it as I loved it so much xx

    Reply
  29. Elizabeth

    December 04, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    By the sounds of it you went to way much cooler grown up parties than I ever did! 😉 What a fantastic recipe - I just want to jump into the photos and start eating!

    Reply
  30. | My Make Up Life |

    December 04, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    That looks so good! Your pictures make it so yummy

    Reply

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