Description
Cheesy spinach bread delivers a comforting Italian-inspired delight that blends rich cheese with earthy spinach. Crisp exterior and melted interior promise a satisfying experience travelers will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped spinach
- 8 oz (226 g) artichoke hearts
- 1 cup (240 ml) parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal bread placement.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk Parmesan, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and garlic until achieving a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Vegetable Integration: Incorporate chopped spinach and artichoke hearts into the creamy mixture, ensuring thorough and even distribution.
- Bread Assembly: Position bread halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, creating a perfect foundation for the topping.
- Topping Application: Lavishly spread the spinach-artichoke blend across each bread surface, covering completely from edge to edge.
- Cheese Finale: Liberally coat with mozzarella cheese, allowing for a rich, melting golden crust during baking.
- Baking Process: Place in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then switch to broil for 2-3 minutes to achieve a perfectly crisp, golden-brown finish.
- Serving: Remove from oven, allow brief cooling, then slice into delectable portions and serve while warm and enticing.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Potential: Finely mince garlic for even distribution and more intense taste throughout the creamy base.
- Prevent Soggy Bread: Pat spinach and artichoke hearts dry to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp bread texture.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use freshly grated mozzarella for optimal melting and golden-brown bubbling surface.
- Broiling Precision: Watch carefully during the final 2-3 minutes to prevent burning, as broilers can quickly turn golden brown to charred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg