Description
Christmas gatherings welcome this Spinach Artichoke Dip Pull-Apart Bread as a delightful centerpiece. Savory cheese, tender spinach, and artichoke nestled between warm bread layers promise comfort and festive cheer you can savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz/450 g) refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (60 g) fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup (75 g) canned artichoke hearts, chopped
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Additional grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Filling Creation: Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, and pepper into a smooth, well-integrated mixture.
- Dough Transformation: Roll out pizza or crescent dough on a floured surface, cutting into uniform 2-inch squares, then center a small portion of prepared filling on each square.
- Dough Encapsulation: Fold dough corners over filling, creating compact spheres, meticulously sealing edges to prevent leakage.
- Architectural Assembly: Arrange filled dough balls in a festive Christmas tree pattern on the baking sheet, positioning seam-side down with minimal spacing.
- Flavor Enhancement: Blend melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then lavishly brush over assembled dough balls.
- Baking Process: Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until achieving a golden-brown, puffy exterior.
- Finishing Touches: Allow brief cooling, then garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh chopped herbs, optionally adorning with cherry tomatoes to mimic ornaments.
- Serving Suggestion: Present alongside complementary dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Seal dough edges meticulously by pinching and crimping to stop spinach artichoke mixture from escaping during baking.
- Optimize Cheese Consistency: Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and easier incorporation with other filling ingredients.
- Control Moisture Levels: Drain spinach and artichoke hearts thoroughly to avoid soggy dough and maintain crisp bread texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute regular dough with gluten-free options or use low-fat cheese alternatives for healthier variations while maintaining delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg