Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 55 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 180  C
Servings: 6
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate comfort appetizer — warm, gooey, and bursting with creamy spinach-artichoke filling tucked between golden bread layers. Perfect for parties, game days, or family gatherings, this easy pull-apart bread delivers cheesy goodness in every bite.

Ingredients
    For the Bread Base
  • 1 large round sourdough bread (unsliced, approx. 600g)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
    • For the Spinach & Artichoke Filling
  • 1 cup spinach (fresh, roughly chopped, lightly sautéed)
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts (drained & chopped)
  • 120 g cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes (optional, for a little heat)
    • For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Extra parmesan (for sprinkling)
Instructions
    Prepare the Bread
  1. 1
    Place the sourdough bread on a cutting board. Using a sharp bread knife, make deep crisscross cuts across the loaf without slicing all the way through — aim for 2–3 cm wide cubes.
    2. Make the Garlic Butter
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Brush generously into the bread cuts, ensuring butter seeps into all the crevices.
    3. Mix the Filling
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, parmesan, and chili flakes. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
    4. Stuff the Bread
  4. 4
    Carefully spoon the spinach-artichoke mixture into the bread cuts, pressing it deep between the cubes. Spread evenly so every bite has filling.
    5. Bake
  5. 5
    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Wrap the bread loosely in foil and bake for 20 minutes. Unwrap, sprinkle with extra parmesan, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
    6. Serve
  6. 6
    Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm — guests can pull apart chunks of cheesy bread by hand.
Note

Storage: Best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes.

Variations:

  • Add cooked chicken chunks for extra protein.
  • Use feta cheese instead of parmesan for a Mediterranean twist.
  • Try whole-wheat bread for a healthier version.

Make Ahead: The bread can be stuffed ahead of time, wrapped in foil, and refrigerated for up to 12 hours before baking.

Keywords: cheesy bread, spinach artichoke, easy appetizer, pull-apart bread
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