Bacon Spinach Dip Bread Bowl is the perfect party appetizer! Great served hot with crackers, sliced baguette, or veggies. You can use any round loaf you like for this recipe.
1poundfrozen cooked chopped spinach(thawed and squeezed dry)
8ouncescream cheese, softened
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
½cupsour cream
1teaspoongarlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Use a serrated knife to cut off the top of the bread loaf. Use your hands to gently remove the insides of the bread being careful not to tear through the loaf; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon and onion over medium high heat for about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the mixture from the pan and set on a paper towel to drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the bacon and onion mixture, spinach, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and garlic powder. Spoon mixture into hollowed out bread loaf. Place the top of the bread back on the loaf.
Wrap the bread loaf in foil and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and bubbly. Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
You can make this dip ahead of time and bake before serving. Be sure to serve this dip warm. If not serving immediately, keep it warm using the lowest setting of your Crock Pot.