Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of cheesy goodness and vibrant spinach in this Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Bread recipe. It’s a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 large French bread loaf (about 16 inches)
Spinach Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 ounces fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the bread from the center of each half to create a shallow well. Place both halves on a lined baking sheet.
- Cook Spinach: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, add spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook until wilted.
- Make Filling: Combine cooked spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.
- Fill Bread: Spoon the mixture into the bread halves. Bake for 15–18 minutes until bubbly. Broil for a golden top.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley, cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach (thawed and drained) as a substitute.
- This makes a great appetizer, side, or game-day snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
