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Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Pull-Apart Sourdough Bread

A delicious and fun appetizer featuring warm, crusty sourdough bread filled with a rich and creamy spinach and artichoke mixture, perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf sourdough bread Use day-old bread for easier cutting.
For the Filling
  • ½ cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry Squeezing out excess moisture is important.
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Reserve ¼ cup for topping.
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Using a sharp bread knife, slice the sourdough loaf into strips in a diagonal pattern, making sure not to cut all the way through.
  3. Make cuts in the opposite direction to create a crosshatch design, ensuring you do not cut through the bottom crust.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, drained spinach, sour cream, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Stuffing
  1. Gently stuff the spinach and artichoke mixture into the crevices of the cut bread, pressing it in deeply.
  2. Sprinkle reserved mozzarella cheese on top of the bread, allowing some to fall into the crevices.
Baking
  1. Wrap the stuffed loaf in foil and place it on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Let the bread cool slightly, then serve warm. Pull apart pieces to enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness!

Notes

For extra flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs or spices. This bread can be served with salads or soups.