SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP

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

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 round loaf Italian bread
4 slices pancetta
salt & 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 garlic clove, 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 458.2, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.3

Manqoba Dlamini
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This dip is to die for! I could eat it every day.


W H K Production
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This dip is amazing! It was a big hit at my last party.


Chaman Ali
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I love this dip! It's so creamy and cheesy. The spinach adds a nice touch of flavor.


Tsepiso Makhetha
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This is the best spinach and cheese dip recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Agnieszka Chohan
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I love this dip! It's the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and spinachy.


Sahil Amoni
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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Khadijah alsuraj
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I've made this dip several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect party appetizer.


sudhanshu karn
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This dip is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great make-ahead appetizer.


mai A To Z
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I love this dip! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color.


Ogomoditse Omphile
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This dip is a staple at our parties. It's always a hit and everyone asks for the recipe.


Jan Roberts
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I made this dip for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer.


Ubaid Qureshi
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This is the best spinach and cheese dip I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the spinach adds a nice touch of flavor.


Kwazi Mdlalose
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I love this dip! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I always get compliments when I bring it to parties.


Sumi Lawati
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This dip is amazing! It's creamy, cheesy, and has the perfect amount of spinach. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Depar
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I've made this dip several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Peter Popoff
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This dip is so easy to make and so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Woynshet Haile
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I made this dip for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Noz Nana
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This is my go-to recipe for spinach and cheese dip. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


ariya feyzi
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I love this dip! It's creamy, cheesy, and has just the right amount of spinach. I always make a double batch because it goes so fast.


Yuyamyat poepoe
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This spinach and cheese dip is a hit at every party I bring it to! It's so easy to make and always disappears quickly.