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Spinach Dip Mini Bread Bowls

These Spinach Dip Mini Bread Bowls make the best game day appetizer! They're the perfect mini size for snacking full of hot cheesy spinach dip inside little bread bowls!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword easy appetizer recipe, easy party food, spinach dip recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 180kcal
Author Jenny
Cost $25

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 12 count muffin tin
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients

  • 13.3 oz roll of refrigerated french bread loaf I used Pillsbury
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Cups baby spinach coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove fresh garlic minced
  • 3 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 Cup light sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray 10 regular muffin cups with non stick cooking spray.  Unroll package of french bread loaf and slice into 10 equal size slices, about 1 inch thick.  Press each slice into about a 3 inch round, I did this by pressing in between my hands.  Press into the bottom and up sides of the muffin cup.  Set aside.
  • Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.  Cook and stir spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes then add garlic, cook and stir for another minute then turn heat off.
  • Place cream cheese, sour cream, cooked spinach and garlic, smoked paprika, garlic salt, salt and pepper into a medium bowl.  Mix until well combined.  With a medium cookie scoop, scoop dip into each of the centers of bread bowls.  Top evenly with shredded cheese and bake for 15-17 minutes until just turning brown on edges.  Remove and let cool for 3-5 minutes before removing from oven.

Notes

  • Refrigerated French Loaf handles easier when it comes to room temperature slightly.
  • Use pizza dough for an easy substitution for the French Loaf.
  • Fresh spinach wilts quickly in hot skillet. Stir and cook until wilted then remove from heat. Let it cool slightly before adding to cream cheese mixture.
  • The spinach dip is great on its own. You can double the recipe and place it in the center of a sourdough loaf that's been hollowed out. An easy variation.
  • You can also bake the spinach dip in a small baking dish until bubbly and hot. Use chips, bread cubes and vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 69mg | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.2mg