Creamy Spinach Dip Sourdough Bread (Printable)

Luscious spinach blend baked in sourdough for golden, bubbly perfection

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Spinach Dip

01 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 5 oz sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

→ For Serving

11 - 1 medium sourdough loaf (about 1 lb), hollowed out
12 - Sourdough bread pieces for dipping
13 - Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
03 - Add the drained spinach and mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Spoon the mixture into the hollowed-out sourdough loaf or a small baking dish.
05 - Place loaf or dish on a baking tray. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and golden on top.
06 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Use sourdough bread pieces for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can assemble it hours before guests arrive and just pop it in the oven when everyone walks through the door
  • The sourdough bowl creates the most incredible edible vessel, and people go absolutely wild for tearing off pieces of bread baked right with the dip
02 -
  • Squeezing every drop of water from the spinach is the difference between creamy dip and watery disappointment
  • If the top is browning too fast, tent it with foil for the last few minutes
03 -
  • Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter version that still feels indulgent
  • If you have leftovers, they reheat surprisingly well in the microwave the next day

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