Description
Cheesy artichoke dip bread delight merges creamy Mediterranean flavors with irresistible comfort. Warm golden-crusted bread loaded with tangy artichokes and melted cheese promises a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 round loaf of bread (sourdough or boule)
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vessel by slicing a bread loaf and carefully excavating its interior, creating a robust edible container. Set aside the extracted bread chunks for later dipping.
- Create a creamy artichoke mixture by blending softened cream cheese with finely chopped artichoke hearts, incorporating mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, and fresh parsley until achieving a smooth, consistent texture.
- Generously fill the bread shell with the prepared artichoke blend, ensuring every crevice is packed with the rich, cheesy filling.
- Position the stuffed bread on a baking sheet, first shielding it with aluminum foil. Roast in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 minutes, then unveil the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the surface turns golden and cheese becomes irresistibly bubbling.
- Allow the bread to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, enabling the filling to slightly set. Slice and serve alongside the reserved bread pieces, offering guests a warm, inviting dipping experience with crisp vegetable sticks or crackers.
Notes
- Choose a crusty, round sourdough or French bread with thick walls to ensure the dip stays contained and the bread remains sturdy during baking.
- Drain artichoke hearts thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the filling watery and compromising the creamy texture.
- Experiment with cheese variations like sharp cheddar or goat cheese to customize the flavor profile and add depth to the dip.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise and use reduced-fat cream cheese without sacrificing the rich, tangy taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg