# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (about 1.1 lbs)
→ Spinach Dip
02 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - ½ cup sour cream
05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Garnish & Dippers
12 - 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional, for color)
13 - Sourdough bread pieces (from hollowed loaf) or assorted crackers and vegetables
# Method steps:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking.
02 - Slice the top off the sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving approximately 1 inch of bread around the edges to form a bowl. Reserve the removed bread for dipping.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until smooth and evenly mixed.
04 - Spoon the spinach mixture into the hollowed bread bowl evenly. Optionally, sprinkle diced red bell pepper on top for a festive presentation.
05 - Place the filled bread bowl on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the bread edges turn lightly crisp.
06 - Serve immediately with reserved bread pieces, assorted crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
