Description
Festive spinach artichoke dip pull-apart christmas bread merges classic holiday flavors with irresistible comfort. Cheesy, herby layers melt together, creating a showstopping centerpiece you’ll devour with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
Dip Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Bread and Seasonings:
- 1 loaf refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace and equipment by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly greasing a bundt pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a creamy base by whisking cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses into the mixture, then gently fold in chopped spinach and artichoke pieces until evenly distributed.
- Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and meticulously cut into uniform 2-inch square sections.
- Carefully spoon a generous dollop of the spinach artichoke mixture onto the center of each dough square.
- Delicately fold the dough edges over the filling, pinching and sealing to form compact, round dough balls that prevent leakage.
- Systematically arrange the filled dough balls inside the prepared bundt pan, creating even layers that ensure consistent baking.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the bread turns a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps stabilize the structure.
- Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve while still warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough or make your own to accommodate gluten-sensitive guests.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-fat cheese and unsalted versions of mayonnaise and cream cheese.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding red pepper flakes or fresh chopped herbs like basil for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg