Description
This spinach and artichoke stuffed bread combines the creamy, cheesy flavors of the classic dip with a golden crusty bread for a shareable, crowd-pleasing appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb store-bought pizza dough or French bread dough
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins:
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Roasted red peppers
- Sliced jalapeños
- Garlic butter topping:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle or circle on a floured surface.
- Sauté spinach over medium heat until wilted. Let cool, then drain any excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Spread filling evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
- Fold the dough over the filling and press edges to seal, or braid for a decorative look.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic, brush over the hot bread, and sprinkle with parsley.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Drain spinach and artichokes well to prevent sogginess.
- Can be customized with proteins like cooked chicken or bacon.
- Dough can be made from scratch or store-bought for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Light Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg