HOT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP BREAD BOWL RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut a thin slice off the top of bread. Hollow out the bottom half, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut removed bread into 1-in. cubes. , Place cubes on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden, stirring once., Place bread shell on an ungreased baking sheet. Spoon dip into bread shell. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with bread cubes.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
• Remove dough from can; let stand 5 minutes. Shape into ring, firmly pinching together ends and top and bottom center of dough to shape and form a solid round; place in pan. Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Meanwhile, microwave spinach as directed on box. Squeeze out liquid, and drain thoroughly; set aside to cool.
• In medium bowl, mix sour cream, dip mix and pepper flakes, mixing well. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add artichokes and cooled spinach; stir until mixed well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• With serrated knife, carefully cut off very top of bread horizontally. To make bowl, carefully pinch or tear out bread from inside (leaving 3/4-inch shell). Cut inside and top of bread into pieces; transfer to serving platter.
• Transfer dip mixture into center of hollowed bread bowl; transfer to serving platter with bread pieces. Serve dip with bread pieces and, if desired, fresh assorted vegetables.