Description
A warm, melty baguette stuffed with creamy spinach artichoke dip, sautéed mushrooms, and three types of cheese. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or vegetarian main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette (about 20 inches)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Hollow out some of the bread from each half, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Reserve the removed bread for another use (like breadcrumbs).
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden and most liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the cooked mushrooms and garlic until well combined.
- Divide the filling evenly between the two baguette halves, pressing it firmly into the hollowed area. Place the halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the filling.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is lightly golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice crosswise into individual servings. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra crunch, toast the baguette halves for 5 minutes before filling. This dish can be assembled ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American