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Easy Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread

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This Easy Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread is a creamy, garlicky, cheesy appetizer that turns a classic dip into a shareable, pull-apart bread. Perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large round loaf of sourdough or crusty bread (about 8–10 inches wide)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf of bread in a grid pattern—about 1-inch cuts going both directions—without cutting all the way through the bottom crust.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons melted butter with minced garlic. Brush this mixture all over the outside and inside the cuts of the bread.
  4. Thaw frozen spinach in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a fork until smooth. Add sour cream and mayonnaise and mix until combined. Fold in drained spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, mozzarella, Parmesan, red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Stuff the filling into every cut in the bread, pushing it down into the crevices. Pile any extra filling on top.
  7. Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and bread edges are golden and crispy.
  8. While the bread bakes, mix remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter with garlic powder and parsley. When bread comes out of the oven, brush this mixture over the top.
  9. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Squeeze spinach very dry to avoid soggy bread. Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for best texture. Let cream cheese soften before mixing. If you cut through the bread bottom, press it back together—cheese will seal it during baking.

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Keywords: spinach artichoke, pull-apart bread, cheesy bread, appetizer, party food, game day snack

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