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Three sourdough bread bowls filled with colorful dips and garnished herbs for a festive display

Holiday Party Appetizers: 3 Dips in Sourdough Bread Bowls


  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Three festive dips served in edible sourdough bread bowls, combining creamy spinach & artichoke, roasted red pepper & feta, and honey goat cheese & cranberry for a crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer.


Ingredients

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  • 1 round sourdough loaf (68 inches wide)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
  • 2 large roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika
  • 8 oz goat cheese, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup cranberry preserves
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • zest of one orange

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    2. Slice off the top of the sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch shell.

    3. Brush the inside of the loaf with olive oil and toast on a parchment-lined baking tray for 8–10 minutes.

    4. Cut the removed bread into cubes and toast alongside the loaf for dipping.

    5. For the spinach & artichoke dip: preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); combine spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, and garlic; season with salt and pepper; bake in an oven-safe dish for 20–25 minutes; top with mozzarella and bake 3–5 minutes more if desired.

    6. For the roasted red pepper & feta dip: pulse roasted peppers, feta, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika in a food processor until slightly textured; season to taste.

    7. For the honey goat cheese & cranberry whip: beat goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon until fluffy; fold in cranberry preserves and orange zest.

    8. Spoon each dip into a prepared bread bowl while warm or at room temperature.

    9. Serve immediately with toasted bread cubes and garnish bowls with fresh herbs, additional cheese, or a honey drizzle as desired.

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bread bowl

    Keywords: holiday party appetizers, sourdough bread bowls, fall sourdough recipes, sourdough bread fillings, bread bowl soup recipe, holiday dips