Description

A creamy, cheesy artichoke and spinach dip baked inside a crusty sourdough cob loaf — golden on top, warm and gooey inside. Perfect for entertaining, this crowd-pleasing appetizer doubles as both a dip and a show-stopping centerpiece.

Ingredients

120 g pkt baby spinach

1 garlic clove, crushed

400 g can artichoke hearts, drained

250 g cream cheese, chopped

1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped chives

1 cup (120 g) grated tasty cheddar

1 sourdough boule or cob loaf

Extra chopped chives, to serve

Raw carrots or vegetable sticks, to serve

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
In a frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the spinach and garlic for 2 minutes until just wilted. Cool slightly, then squeeze out excess moisture and roughly chop.
In a food processor, blend the artichokes, cream cheese, and lemon juice until almost smooth.
Fold in the chopped spinach, chives, and 3/4 cup (90 g) of the cheddar until combined.
Slice about 4 cm off the top of the sourdough cob and scoop out the soft bread inside, leaving a 2 cm shell. Tear the removed bread and top into 3 cm chunks and arrange on the prepared tray around the cob.
Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed cob, top with the remaining cheddar, and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Sprinkle with extra chives and serve warm with toasted bread pieces and raw carrot sticks.

Notes

Add mozzarella, parmesan, or gruyère for extra cheesiness.

Mix in sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.

For spice, stir in a pinch of chilli flakes or a splash of hot sauce.

Use rye or wholegrain bread for a rustic twist.

Serve with vegetable sticks, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Australian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 of cob
Calories: 220
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 340 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg