Spinach and Artichoke Bread
A delicious appetizer for any party any time!
Servings 20
Ingredients
- 3 loaves French or Italian Bread I recommend buying the fresh made bread from the store bakery
- 1 Block Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Cup Smoked Gouda Cheese, shredded
- 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 8 oz Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped
- 10 oz Package of frozen Spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients (except the bread) until it is a smooth and creamy consistency. I used a stand mixer, but a hand mixer or even a spoon will work just fine!
- Slice the bread loaves in half and evenly distribute a thick layer of the mixture on each one.
- Place on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. It is done when the cheese is melted and the bread is slightly crusty.
- Slice it up and enjoy!
Notes
The dip mixture can be prepared the day before, and stored in the fridge in an airtight container. You will need to let it come to room temperature before spreading it on the bread, or it will be way too hard to spread.
If you want, you can omit the bread and use this as a dip. Just prepare everything the same, but put it in an 8x11 baking dish and bake at 400 for about 20 minutes.
If you are transporting this somewhere, place it in a large pan and cover with aluminum foil.