Spinach Bread Dip Food

CLASSIC SPINACH DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Grab a big bowl and mix the first 6 ingredients
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour or up to 2 days ahead
• When you are ready to serve...Slice a big circle off of the top of the sourdough bread bowl
• Scoop the soft bread out and cube it (some people toast the bread, but we never did)
• If you want, you can save the top to place on the dip bowl - *that's what my mom used to do
• When you're ready, spoon the cold dip into the bread bowl
• Place the cubed bread, optional vegetables and/or crackers around the bread bowl

SPINACH DIP IN A BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off the top of the loaf; set aside. Hollow out the bottom part, leaving a thick shell. Cut or tear the slice from the top of the loaf and the bread from inside into bite-sized pieces. , Fill the shell with dip; set on a large platter. Arrange the bread pieces and vegetables around it and serve immediately.

SPINACH DIP IN BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• Cook spinach as directed on package; cool. Squeeze water from spinach; discard water. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except bread. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, cut a 1- to 2-inch slice from the top of the loaf of bread. Hollow out the loaf by cutting along the edge with a serrated knife, leaving about a 1-inch shell, and pulling out large chunks of bread. Cut or tear the top slice and the hollowed-out bread into bite-size pieces.
• Place bread on serving plate; fill with spinach dip. Arrange bread pieces around loaf to use for dipping.

SPINACH DIP IN BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• Soak both packages of frozen spinach in warm water to defrost.
• Drain spinach well. Ring out spinach like a wet towel to squeeze out excess juice, with hands.
• Place spinach in a large bowl and mix in sour cream, onion soup packet, mayo, green onion and water chestnuts. You may add as much mayo and/or sour cream to satisfy your taste. Mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 2-4 hrs)
• Hollow out a large, round loaf of Hawaiian Bread (or Sourdough), leaving at least a 2 inch wall. Place bread bowl on tray and pour in the dip. (Place extra bread pieces around spinach bowl for easy to get, bite sized pieces to dip with.)
• Use another loaf of bread to tear more pieces with and place around bowl. (Try out different kinds of breads. My favorites are the sweet Hawaiian rolls and sourdough.)
• Serve & enjoy!

SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Mix ingredients well.
• Chill dip at least two hours.
• Hollow out a round sourdough bread loaf or pumpernickel loaf and fill with the dip.
• Cut the middle section of the bread into squares and place around the dip instead of crackers.
• Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

SPINACH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl combine water, honey, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Set aside to foam. Then whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sift 1 cup of flour and mix well. Set aside for 1 hour, or until it has a sponge-like texture.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and saute onions until tender, about 5 minutes. Then add the garlic, cumin, and remaining salt to the onions. Stir in the spinach, in small batches, and cook until the spinach is soft. Pour on the lemon juice. Drain spinach in a colander and reserve the cooking liquid. In a large bowl, place 2 cups of the remaining flour, making a well in the center of the flour. Pour the spongy mixture into the well. Knead for 10 minutes, adding enough of the cooking liquid to make it pliable yet firm. Transfer to a oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 2 hours. Then add the feta cheese to the dough and knead for 1 minute. Add the spinach mixture, sprinkle with the remaining flour, and mix together quickly. The dough is supposed to be moist and loose, don't knead again. Form into a oblong loaf and place the dough on a well oiled baking sheet. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let proof for 1 hour. Bake the bread for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and cook for another 30 minutes.

BREAD BOWL SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients well and refrigerate 6 hours.
• Create cavity inside french or sour dough bread loaf.
• Reserve pieces for dip.
• Fill the cavity with Spinach Dip.
• Makes 2 cups.

BAKED SPINACH DIP IN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until blended. Stir in the spinach, cheese, bacon, onion, dill and garlic; set aside., Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off top of bread; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread and place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown; set aside. , Fill bread shell with spinach dip; replace top. Place any dip that doesn't fit in shell in a greased baking dish. Wrap bread in heavy-duty foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until dip is heated through. Cover and bake additional dip for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Open foil carefully. Serve dip warm with vegetables and reserved bread cubes.

OVEN-BAKED SPINACH DIP IN A BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl and mix well. Add spinach, water chestnuts, bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onions, dill, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper and stir until well combined.
• Cut off 1/2 to 1 inch off the the top of the Hawaiian bread to make a lid. Hollow out the rest of the bread to form a bowl. Make sure to leave a little layer of bread throughout the inside of the bowl and save the pieces for dipping. Fill the bowl with the dip and cover with the lid. Wrap in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bread bowl and dip are thoroughly heated through, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

SPINACH BREAD DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine soup mix and sour cream. Strain excess water from spinach and add to dip mixture. Stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. Slice a circle around top of bread and remove inside and cut into bite sized pieces. Fill hole with spinach dip. Cut other bread loaf into cubes and serve with dip.