# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (about 1.1 lb)
→ Spinach Dip
02 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - ½ cup sour cream
05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish & Dippers
12 - 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
13 - Bread pieces from hollowed loaf or assorted crackers and vegetables
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F.
02 - Cut the top from the sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving about 1 inch of bread around the edges to form a bowl. Reserve the removed bread pieces for dipping.
03 - In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
04 - Spoon the spinach dip mixture into the hollowed bread bowl. Sprinkle diced red bell pepper over the top for a festive touch, if desired.
05 - Place the filled bread bowl on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly and the bread edges are lightly crisp.
06 - Serve immediately with reserved bread pieces, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
