:: Recipe - Mini Spinach Bread Bowls ::
You’ll need:
14 oz of refrigerated french bread dough
2 Cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 clove fresh garlic, minced {I used 2 cloves}
3 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 Cup sour cream {light sour cream usual tastes like watered down crap - opt for full fat - trust me on this one}
2 Tablespoons fresh shredded parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon Chile Pepper or Cayenne Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Here’s how:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 10 muffin cups with non stick cooking spray. Unroll package of french bread loaf and slice into 10 equal size slices, about 1 inch thick. Press each slice into about a 3 inch round, I did this by pressing in between my hands. Press into the bottom and up sides of the muffin cup. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes then add garlic, cook and stir for another minute then turn heat off.
3. Place cream cheese, sour cream, cooked spinach and garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Chili Powder, garlic salt, salt and pepper into a medium bowl. Mix until well combined. With a medium cookie scoop, scoop dip into each of the centers of bread bowls. Top evenly with shredded cheese and bake for 15-17 minutes until just turning brown on edges. {Since I used pizza dough, cooking time took closer to 20-22 minutes} Remove and let cool for 3-5 minutes before removing from oven.
The final cups are just delightful!
