SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP

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This creamy and flavorful spinach and cheese dip served in a warm tasty bread bowl is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 round loaf Italian bread
4 slices pancetta
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups/ 500ml grated gruyere cheese
1 cup/ 250ml grated smoked raclette cheese
2 tablespoons/ 30ml all-purpose flour
1 cup/ 250ml beer
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups chopped fresh spinach (1 liter)
1 teaspoon/ 5ml sambal oelek
cut raw vegetables, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cut a 1-inch slice off the top of the bread loaf and set aside. With a paring knife, gently remove the bread on the inside of the loaf to form a bowl, leaving a 1-inch-thick bread shell along the sides and bottom. Cube the top slice and the center of the loaf to make croutons.
  • Fry the pancetta in an ovenproof skillet until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Add the croutons to the skillet and coat them with the pancetta fat. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Place the bread bowl in the oven along with the croutons to make it crisp. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses and flour. Season with pepper.
  • In a saucepan, heat the beer and garlic. Gradually add the cheese mixture, stirring until the cheese melts. Stir in the spinach and sambal.
  • Fill the bread bowl with spinach dip and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Garnish the dip with the pancetta. Serve warm with the vegetables and reserved croutons for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 458.2, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.3

Hasssan Khan
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This is the perfect dip for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Ramika bhandari Karki
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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


R K Ratul
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this dip is delicious. The cheese and artichokes really balance out the flavor of the spinach.


Md Md Habib
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This dip is a great way to get my kids to eat their spinach. They love the creamy cheese and the artichokes.


Waqas Shah
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I love that this dip is so versatile. I've served it with chips, crackers, and even vegetables.


Rosa Ceribo
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This is the best spinach and cheese dip recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Semona Afrose
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I've made this dip several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer for any party.


Elize Corneelse
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This dip is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the spinach and artichokes.


HS Riaz FF
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach dip, but this one is amazing. The artichokes and cheese really take it to the next level.


Wade Burgin
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This dip is perfect for any occasion. I've served it at parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home.


Saddam Sahib
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I love that this dip is so easy to make. I can have it ready in just a few minutes.


Melinda Olaso
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This is the best spinach and cheese dip I've ever had. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.


Rana Arshad
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I've made this dip several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of spinach, cheese, and artichoke is perfect.


Perpetual Ejeh
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This spinach and cheese dip is a hit at every party I bring it to! It's so easy to make and always disappears quickly.