Creamy Spinach Dip Sourdough (Printable)

A rich, baked spinach blend paired with warm, crusty sourdough bread for sharing or snacking.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dip

01 - 2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained (approximately 8 oz)
02 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream (4 fl oz)
04 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise (4 fl oz)
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3.5 oz)
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1.75 oz)
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - Pinch ground nutmeg (optional)

→ To Serve

12 - 1 large round sourdough bread loaf
13 - Olive oil, for brushing (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Mix drained spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg into the creamy base until fully combined.
04 - Transfer mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and level the surface.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until mixture is hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
06 - While baking, slice off top of sourdough loaf and hollow out the interior, preserving the removed bread pieces.
07 - Brush inside of bread bowl and reserved pieces with olive oil and toast in oven for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly crisp, if desired.
08 - Pour hot spinach dip into bread bowl and serve immediately with toasted bread pieces and additional sourdough slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under half an hour, yet tastes like you labored over it for hours.
  • The crispy toasted sourdough soaks up every creamy, cheesy bite without turning soggy.
  • Leftovers (if there are any) reheat beautifully and taste even richer the next day.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the spinach dry, the dip will pool with liquid and never set properly.
  • Don't overbake or the top will crack and the edges will turn rubbery instead of creamy.
  • Toast the bread just before serving, if it sits too long it softens and loses its crisp.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to hollow out the bread bowl cleanly without tearing the crust.
  • If the dip looks too thick before baking, stir in a tablespoon of milk to loosen it.
  • Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan on top before baking for a deeper golden crust.

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