Description
This Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Bread Ring Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring a savory blend of cream cheese, parmesan, romano, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and spinach, baked inside a ring of soft, fluffy dinner rolls. Perfect for parties or a cozy snack, this warm, gooey dip pairs wonderfully with the freshly baked bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread Ring
- 12 balls frozen dinner rolls
- Olive oil for coating and brushing
For the Dip
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated romano cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- ¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained of excess water
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and dough: Coat a 10-inch (25 cm) oven-safe skillet with olive oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the frozen dinner roll dough balls in a ring shape around the skillet, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Cover the skillet and let the dough balls thaw and rise until they have doubled in size.
- Make the cheese and vegetable filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated parmesan, romano, shredded mozzarella, sour cream, chopped artichoke hearts, thawed and drained spinach, chopped garlic, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble the dip in the skillet: Once the dough ring has risen and doubled in size, remove the cover and carefully scoop the prepared cheese and vegetable mixture into the center of the dough ring inside the skillet, creating a filled ring shape.
- Brush and add cheese topping: Lightly brush the surface of the dough rolls with olive oil to help achieve a golden, crispy crust. Optionally, sprinkle additional cheese over the tops of the rolls for an extra cheesy finish.
- Bake the bread ring dip: Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 375˚F (190˚C) and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Adjust baking if needed: If the bread starts to brown too quickly during baking, reduce the oven temperature to 350˚F (180˚C) or cover the bread ring loosely with foil to prevent over-browning. Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the warm cheesy spinach and artichoke bread ring dip directly from the skillet. Tear off individual rolls and dip them into the cheesy filling for the perfect appetizer or snack experience.
Notes
- Make sure to fully drain the spinach and artichoke hearts to avoid a watery dip.
- You can add more crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat, or omit for a milder dish.
- Use freshly grated cheeses for the best melting and flavor.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead; let the dough rise in the fridge overnight, then bake just before serving.
- If you don’t have frozen dinner rolls, you can use biscuit dough or crescent roll dough as an alternative.
- Serve with extra veggies or chips if desired for dipping alongside the bread.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
