Description
This Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Bread is a delicious appetizer or side dish perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. A flavorful mixture of spinach, cheeses, and seasonings baked inside a hollowed-out loaf until bubbly and golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 large French or Italian loaf (about 12–14 inches)
Spinach Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach (or 1 cup thawed and drained frozen spinach)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Hollow Out Bread: Slice the top off the loaf lengthwise and hollow out the center to create a shallow bread boat.
- Prepare Spinach Filling: Sauté garlic and spinach in olive oil until wilted. Combine with cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Fill Bread: Spoon the spinach mixture into the hollowed-out bread.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with more cheese before baking or broil briefly for a golden finish.
- Add cooked bacon or artichoke hearts for variety.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
