Best 10 Spinach Cheese French Bread Recipes

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Spinach cheese french bread is an exquisite combination of flavors and textures, bringing together the vibrancy of spinach, the gooey goodness of melted cheese, and the crispiness of toasted french bread. This mouthwatering dish makes a perfect appetizer, side dish, or even a light meal. With its effortless preparation and crowd-pleasing appeal, it's a must-try for culinary enthusiasts and comfort food lovers alike. Whether you prefer a simple recipe with basic ingredients or a more elaborate one with a touch of gourmet flair, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting the ultimate spinach cheese french bread.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE CHEDDAR & SPINACH FRENCH BREAD



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White Cheddar & Spinach French Bread is crusty French bread topped with baby spinach sautéed in butter with garlic and green onions and mixed with extra sharp white cheddar for a decadent appetizer or vegetarian entrée recipe your guests will devour!

Provided by The Creative Bite

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. green onions chopped
1 tsp. garlic, minced
5 c. baby spinach
1/4 tsp. salt
4 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c. Parmesan, grated
1/2 loaf French bread
4 oz. extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°.
  • In a large saute pan melt the butter and add the garlic, green onions, spinach and salt. Saute for 3-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Add the cream cheese to the pan and heat just until melted then add the Parmesan, stirring just until it is well incorporated.
  • Slice your loaf of French bread in half lengthwise and place on a lined sheet, cut sides up. Spoon the spinach mixture over both of the loaves and top with the shredded cheddar.
  • Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 77 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 Servings, Sodium 952 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

SPINACH-CHEESE FRENCH BREAD



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I found this recipe in a school cookbook many years ago. I once served it as an appetizer on Thanksgiving. Guests ate so much of it they were almost too full for dinner!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in the spinach, cheeses, mushrooms, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Spoon onto bread halves. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPINACH AND CHEESE FLATBREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h45m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups grated gouda or fontina cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 1/2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
Pinch of sea salt or kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F), the sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the flour and fine salt; stir to form a sticky dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes, dusting with flour.
  • Brush a large bowl with olive oil; add the dough, loosely cover with plastic wrap and set aside until doubled in size, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.
  • Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Stretch the dough on the baking sheet. Cover with a towel; set aside until doubled, 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Scatter the cheese, bell pepper and scallion whites over the dough. Bake until the crust is golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Toss the spinach and scallion greens with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and the sea salt. Sprinkle over the flatbread; bake 2 more minutes.

NEW ORLEANS SPINACH GARLIC BREAD



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This is so rich and gooey and deliscious. A version of this bread is offered as an appetizer in many local restaurants. You can tweak it to suit your taste. It's great for informal entertaining.

Provided by LisaGay

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (6 ounce) package kraft garlic cheese (Can substite Kraft jalapeno cheese)
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 loaf French bread
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package.
  • Drain and pat dry, removing as much liquid as possible.
  • Melt cream cheese and garlic cheese over a low fire or in microwave.
  • Stir and blend into spinach, adding seasoning.
  • Cut French bread loaf in half, length-wise.
  • Place open-faced on a cookie sheet.
  • Spread with spinach/cheese mixture.
  • Cover with mozzarella and bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly, in a preheated 325 oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.2, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 89.3, Sodium 1575.5, Carbohydrate 105, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 6.6, Protein 39.6

SPINACH DIP IN FRENCH BREAD



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The only thing better than creamy, cheesy spinach dip is creamy, cheesy spinach dip served inside a warm loaf of French bread!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Place French bread dough, seam side down, on cookie sheet. Brush dough with melted butter.
  • Bake 17 to 19 minutes or until light golden brown. Carefully hollow out center of loaf by using bread knife to cut out V-shape lengthwise down center of loaf to within 1/2 inch of bottom. (Discard or bake* bread cutout scraps.)
  • Meanwhile, cook spinach as directed on box. Drain well; squeeze with paper towel to get out as much liquid as possible. In medium bowl, stir together cooked and drained spinach, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the mayonnaise, bell pepper and garlic until well blended. Spoon spinach mixture into hollowed-out French bread loaf.
  • Bake 15 minutes; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until spinach filling is hot and bread is deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH-CHEESE BREAD



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Bisquick® mix stirs up into a tasty savory quick bread. Serve it alongside soup, salad or meat, or nibble on it as a delicious snack.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon caraway seed
3 eggs
1 can (11 oz) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening.
  • In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except spinach thoroughly; beat with spoon 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1 g

QUICK AND EASY SPINACH BREAD



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If you like garlic and spinach, this one's for you! You can use it as an appetizer (sliced) or just cut in half and serve with pasta sauce for dipping. It makes a meal for two!

Provided by ANCH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 to taste salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
garlic powder to taste
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until soft, about two minutes. Add spinach and cook until liquid has evaporated. Stir in salt, pepper, Parmesan and garlic powder. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza crust into a 10x14 inch rectangle. Spread spinach mixture and mozzarella cheese on top of dough. Starting from on end, roll up the crust to make one large loaf. Pinch seam to seal. Place loaf onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 428.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SPINACH AND CHEDDAR BREAD



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This makes a tasty and pretty-looking loaf. You could use the dough to make 12 rolls and bake them for around 20 minutes. Prep time does not include rising time.

Provided by Kitzy

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

480 g strong white bread flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) sachet dried active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
25 g butter
125 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
50 g pumpkin seeds
50 g sunflower seeds
160 g frozen spinach, defrosted
1 medium egg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, salt, yeast, caynenne pepper and mustard powder. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the cheese, seeds and spinach and mix well.
  • Add around 300ml warm water and knead well for 10 minutes on a flourered surface.
  • Place in a greased loaf tin, cover and leave in a warm place until doubled in size (about an hour).
  • Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Brush the top of the loaf with beaten egg and bake for around 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3214.1, Fat 126.1, SaturatedFat 52.3, Cholesterol 388.4, Sodium 3552.9, Carbohydrate 401.7, Fiber 27.1, Sugar 10, Protein 123.8

SPINACH-STUFFED BREAD



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Appetizers are the highlight of parties at our home. Slices of this golden loaf swirled with spinach and cheese disappear in a hurry. They're a tasty accompaniment to most any meal, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar or part-skim mozzarella

Steps:

  • Thaw bread dough according to package directions; let rise until doubled. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in spinach. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread the spinach mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; tuck ends under. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE GARLIC BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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This quick and easy garlic bread gets a spinach and artichoke upgrade in under 30 minutes. We predict it will be a dinner series regular!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Time 22m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
6 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
10 oz artichoke heart, drained and chopped
1 loaf french bread, sliced in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella, the Parmesan, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Fold in the spinach and artichoke hearts.
  • Set the French bread on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Spread the spinach artichoke mixture over both halves of the bread. Top with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella.
  • Bake the garlic bread for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
  • Let the garlic bread cool for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Thaw frozen spinach completely before using. Squeeze out any excess moisture to prevent the filling from being watery.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan.
  • Don't overfill the bread with the spinach-cheese mixture, or it will be difficult to seal and may burst open during baking.
  • To make the bread easier to cut, chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Spinach cheese french bread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple weeknight meal. With its flaky crust, creamy cheese filling, and flavorful spinach, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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