Spinach-Artichoke Dip in a Football

By cam_46

Ingredients

• 3 Tubes French bread dough (Pillsbury)
• 1 box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 15-oz cans artichoke hearts
• 1 8-oz block cream cheese
• 1 1/2 C shredded white Cheddar
• 1/2 C shredded parmesan
• 1/2 C ricotta
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• kosher salt & pepper to taste
• Bread or crackers for dipping

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

For Football:
Roll out 1 tube of dough onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Form a football shape with the other two tubes.
Toothpick the ends to keep shape.
Trim excess & use for football laces.
Brush with egg wash -- bake at 350F till lightly golden.

Filling:
Mix: Spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, white cheddar, parmesan, and garlic.... season with salt & pepper to taste..

Transfer dip to lightly baked football shape and bake till golden and bubbly-- about 15-20 mins at 350F