Description
This Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Bread is a creamy, cheesy, and garlicky delight! A hollowed-out French bread loaf is filled with a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, marinated artichokes, and spinach, combined with buttery garlic-toasted bread cubes for an irresistible crunch. Baked to perfection, this dish makes for the perfect appetizer, party snack, or game-day treat!
Ingredients
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For the Bread and Filling
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 (7-ounce) container Arla Herbs & Spices cream cheese
- 1 (7-ounce) container Arla Original cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 14 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 8 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all excess water squeezed out (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Topping
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Bread
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut along the edges of the French bread loaf, removing the soft center while leaving the crusty shell intact. Set the hollowed-out loaf aside.
- Cut the removed bread into ½-inch cubes and set aside.
- 2. Make the Garlic Butter Bread Cubes
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.
- Remove the skillet from heat and toss the bread cubes in the garlic butter until fully coated. Set aside to cool.
- 3. Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheeses and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Fold in the garlic butter-coated bread cubes gently to keep them from breaking apart.
- 4. Stuff and Bake the Bread
- Spoon the filling mixture into the hollowed-out French bread loaf.
- Wrap the sides of the bread with aluminum foil and lightly tent the top with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
- Place the stuffed loaf on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until heated through.
- 5. Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and slice into portions.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it even cheesier! Add shredded mozzarella or Gruyère to the filling for an extra gooey texture.
- For a crispy top, uncover the bread for the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
- Make ahead tip: Prepare the filling in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before stuffing and baking.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg