Baked Spinach Dip Loaf

By Karen-9

Very good. Makes a lot!

Ingredients

• 2 pkgs. (8 oz each) creamed cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and squeezed dry
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tsp. dill weed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 # loaf unsliced sourdough round loaf

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir in spinach, cheese, water chestnuts, bacon, onion, and seasonings.

Cut a 1-1/2" slice off the top of the bread and set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2" shell. Cube removed bread and set aside.

Fill shell with spinach dip. Replace top. Wrap in heavy duty foil. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until dip is heated through.

Open foil carefully and serve with bread cubes and raw veggies.