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Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Pull-Apart Garlic Bread (25 Mins)

A crusty artisan sourdough boule cross-hatched into diamond bite-sized cubes, stuffed deep with creamy garlic spinach artichoke dip and mounds of shredded mozzarella, then drenched in herb garlic butter and baked to molten, bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Game Day, Party Food, Sides
Cuisine: American-Italian, Comfort Food, Party Bites
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Bread Foundation & Herb Butter
  • 1 loaf artisan sourdough boule
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 0.75 tsp salt and red pepper flakes
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Filling
  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 0.33 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 tsp onion powder and pepper
Molten Cheese Layers
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan

Method
 

Preheat Oven & Cross-Hatch Sourdough Loaf
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a heavy rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a sheet of parchment paper on top.
  2. Using a sharp serrated bread knife, slice the sourdough boule vertically into 1-inch thick columns, stopping about 1/2 inch before the bottom crust so the loaf stays fully intact. Turn the loaf 90 degrees and slice across in 1-inch intervals to create an even diamond grid pattern.
Mix Spinach Artichoke Filling & Garlic Herb Butter
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Fold in chopped artichoke hearts, thoroughly squeezed dry spinach, 1/2 cup parmesan, onion powder, and black pepper until completely blended.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Stuff & Drench the Loaf
  1. Gently pry open the cuts of the sourdough loaf with your fingers. Use a small spoon to push generous dollops of the creamy spinach artichoke mixture deep into every crevice.
  2. Tuck shredded mozzarella cheese generously into all the slits alongside the dip. Brush the entire exterior and drizzle deep into the cracks with the melted garlic herb butter. Sprinkle the top with remaining parmesan.
Wrap, Bake & Crisp
  1. Wrap the loaf loosely with aluminum foil (tenting slightly so cheese does not stick to foil). Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted deep inside.
  2. Carefully open and peel back the foil to expose the top crust. Bake uncovered for an additional 7 to 10 minutes until the crust turns deeply golden and crunchy and the cheese bubbles with toasted browned spots.
Garnish & Serve Molten Hot
  1. Transfer to a serving board. Garnish with a shower of freshly minced parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately while molten hot for epic cheese pulls!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1g Calories: 320cal (16%) Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) Protein: 14g (28%) Fat: 18g (28%) Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) Cholesterol: 48mg (16%) Sodium: 540mg (23%) Potassium: 165mg (5%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 2g (4%) Vitamin A: 620IU (12%) Vitamin C: 5.8mg (7%) Calcium: 240mg (24%) Iron: 1.8mg (10%)
Keywords: cheesy stuffed garlic bread, easy party appetizer bread, pull apart garlic bread, spinach artichoke garlic bread, spinach artichoke pull apart bread

Notes

Chef Note: Squeezing your thawed spinach completely bone-dry in a clean tea towel is the number one secret to preventing a soggy loaf. Dry spinach allows the filling to stay rich and dense while the sourdough toasts to maximum crunch!