Spinach Artichoke Dip Pull-Apart Christmas Bread
Soft pull-apart bread filled with creamy spinach-artichoke dip, baked until golden and melty.It’s a Christmas table centerpiece that combines comfort food with elegant Mediterranean flavors — perfect for sharing.
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 25–30 minutes
Total: ~50 minutes
Servings:8-10
Ingredients
Bread
1 large round sourdough or crusty artisan loaf
Spinach Artichoke Filling
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
¾ cup canned artichoke hearts, finely chopped
4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Topping
1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking tray with foil or parchment.
2. Prepare bread
Using a sharp knife, cut the loaf in a crosshatch pattern (1-inch spacing), cutting almost through but not all the way.
3. Make filling
In a bowl, mix spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill bread
Gently open the cuts and stuff filling deep into the bread.
Brush top with olive oil or butter.
5. Bake
Wrap loosely with foil and bake 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Serve
Sprinkle with parsley.
Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy.
Tips & Variations
Add feta for a Mediterranean twist.
Use whole-wheat boule for a lighter option.
Make individual mini loaves for portion control.
Can be pre-stuffed and baked just before serving.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~260
Protein: 11 g
Carbs: 24 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: ~320 mg