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.
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
- 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
Nutrition
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.
KC Peters-Burton
I made this for a super bowl party! Everyone loved the retro bread bowl and the dip was yummy!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
Lovely lovely dip and presentation. Thanks for sharing with #ExtraVeg
Cindy
The dip was yummy and presentation is the best!
Whoneedsacape (@Whoneedsacape)
This is absolutely perfect party food! Just love the simplicity of this recipe!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
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.
Celia at Chicago Jogger
Yum! I love the combination of spinach + artichoke.
Divya @ Divya's Culinary Journey
Spinach and artichoke dip looks so delicious and love the idea of serving it in bread bowl. Yum!!
justine @ Full Belly SIsters
Mmm, garlic, cheese, artichokes, spinach—some of the yummiest things in the world, all in one dish!
Homemade Food Junkie
See me loving this dip and your multi cooker. So wanting them both!!
Kate Hackworthy
My multicooker is a very well-used gadget, I hope you get to try one soon!
mealplanmaven
I was recently looking for a recipe for this classic holiday dip and am excited to have found yours! Looks so yummy!
Kate Hackworthy
I hope you like it, Linda! It's so moreish.