Description
Irresistible cheesy artichoke bread brings Mediterranean flavors to your table with creamy artichoke hearts and melted cheese nestled in crispy, golden bread. Guests will savor each bite of this simple yet elegant appetizer that promises pure comfort and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chopped spinach, if using frozen, thaw and drain
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Creamy Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- Create a creamy base by blending Parmesan, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and minced garlic until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Gently fold chopped spinach and artichoke hearts into the smooth mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Position bread halves on the prepared baking sheet with cut sides facing upward, creating a perfect canvas for the topping.
- Generously spread the spinach-artichoke mixture across each bread half, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle a lavish layer of mozzarella cheese over the prepared surfaces, creating a golden, melting potential.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to begin melting.
- Switch to broil setting and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, carefully monitoring to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly golden-brown finish.
- Remove from oven, let cool briefly, then slice into appetizing portions and serve while still warm for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Perfectly pairs with a crisp salad or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for game nights and parties.
- Customize the heat by adding red pepper flakes or jalapeños for those who love a spicy kick.
- Leftover bread can be wrapped tightly and reheated in the oven for maximum crispiness.
- Use fresh artichoke hearts for the most vibrant flavor, but jarred or canned work great in a pinch.
- Prep this dish in advance by mixing the spread and storing in the refrigerator up to 24 hours before baking.
- Choose a sturdy French or Italian bread that can hold the creamy, cheesy topping without getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 624 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg