Creamy Spinach with Sourdough (Printable Version)

Luscious creamy spinach paired with tangy sourdough for a delightful crowd favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Spinach Dip

01 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 5 oz sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

→ For Serving

11 - 1 medium sourdough loaf (about 1 lb), hollowed out
12 - Sourdough bread pieces for dipping
13 - Fresh herbs for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
03 - Add the drained spinach and mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Spoon the mixture into the hollowed-out sourdough loaf or a small baking dish.
05 - Place loaf or dish on a baking tray. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the dip is bubbling and golden on top.
06 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Use sourdough bread pieces for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of nutmeg and garlic creates this subtle warmth that keeps everyone guessing what makes it so special
  • Using the bread bowl means almost zero cleanup and every bite has that perfect crunch to creamy ratio
02 -
  • Squeezing every last drop of water from the thawed spinach is the difference between restaurant quality and watery disappointment
  • Let the bread bowl cool for just a couple minutes before digging in so the cheese sets slightly and does not slide right off
03 -
  • Use a clean kitchen towel and really squeeze the spinach with all your might, water is the enemy here
  • Save the bread you pull from inside the loaf and cube it up for extra dipping pieces

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