SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP

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Chuck Hughes' creamy and flavorful spinach and cheese dip served in a warm tasty bread bowl is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 round loaf of bread
4 slices pancetta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups/500ml grated Gruyere cheese
1 cup/250ml grated smoked Raclette cheese
2 tablespoons/30ml all-purpose flour
1 cup/250ml beer
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chopped fresh spinach (1 liter)
1 teaspoon/5ml sambal oelek
Cut raw vegetables, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cut a 1-inch slice off the top of the bread loaf and set aside. With a paring knife, gently remove the bread on the inside of the loaf to form a bowl, leaving a 1-inch-thick bread shell along the sides and bottom. Cube the top slice and the center of the loaf to make croutons.
  • Fry the pancetta in an ovenproof skillet until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Add the croutons to the skillet and coat them with the pancetta fat. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Place the bread bowl in the oven along with the croutons to make it crisp. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses and flour. Season with pepper.
  • In a saucepan, heat the beer and garlic. Gradually add the cheese mixture, stirring until the cheese melts. Stir in the spinach and sambal.
  • Fill the bread bowl with spinach dip and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Garnish the dip with the pancetta. Serve warm with the vegetables and reserved croutons for dipping.

Bonginkosi Zibonele
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I'm always looking for new and easy appetizer recipes, and this spinach and cheese dip definitely fits the bill. It's quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Rana Taimoor Khan Advocate
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This dip is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and so flavorful. I love to eat it with crackers or chips.


Arham Madni
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I've made this dip for my family and friends many times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect party food because it's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Joshua Ehis Aziengbe
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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use fresh or frozen spinach, so I can make it any time of year.


Anmol Sadaf
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I've tried a lot of spinach and cheese dip recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of cheesy, creamy, and flavorful.


mason need some roblox
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This dip is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the creamy cheese and the spinach is hidden so well that they don't even notice it.


Irvin Rojas
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I love that this dip can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have on hand for unexpected guests.


Arbaaz Bhatti
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This dip is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Emily Souza
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dip is amazing. The cheese and spices really balance out the flavor of the spinach.


Mehmood malik
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This dip is the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. It's easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves it.


Mahin Moinul
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I love how easy this dip is to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Azan Chohan
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I made this dip for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Jacqueline Leavitt
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This is the best spinach and cheese dip I've ever had. The combination of flavors is perfect and it's so creamy and cheesy.


Kawtare Blhmare
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I've made this dip several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Farhad Hossain Akash
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This spinach and cheese dip was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it.