Description
Cheesy spinach bread brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen with its golden, herb-infused crust and melted cheese interior. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a comforting side dish that invites you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 8 ounces (1 cup) artichoke hearts
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for the bread.
- Create a creamy base by whisking Parmesan, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and minced garlic until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold chopped spinach and artichoke hearts into the prepared mixture, distributing the vegetables evenly throughout the rich, tangy sauce.
- Arrange bread halves on the lined baking sheet with cut sides facing upward, creating a perfect canvas for the topping.
- Spread the spinach-artichoke blend across each bread half, ensuring complete and consistent coverage from edge to edge.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the prepared surface, allowing it to melt and create a golden, bubbling crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the bread to warm through.
- Switch to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, carefully monitoring to achieve a perfectly golden-brown top without burning.
- Remove from the oven, let cool briefly, then slice into appetizing portions and serve while still warm and inviting.
Notes
- Elevate this appetizer by using freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and creamy texture.
- Ensure bread is sliced evenly to guarantee consistent cooking and perfect cheese distribution.
- Watch carefully during broiling to achieve golden-brown edges without burning the delicate toppings.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly when unexpected guests arrive.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the melted cheese and crispy bread at peak deliciousness.
- Optional add-ins like red pepper flakes or chopped herbs can personalize this crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg