ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP IN A BREAD BOWL

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Baking the dip in the actual bread shell makes it a very attractive dish, and it's very easy to clean up. Every time I serve this, people can't believe how healthy and veggie-filled it is. -Ella Homel, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 green onions, sliced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 round loaf (1 pound) rye or pumpernickel bread

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut a thin slice off the top of bread. Hollow out the bottom half, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut removed bread into 1-in. cubes. , Place cubes on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden, stirring once., Place bread shell on an ungreased baking sheet. Spoon dip into bread shell. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.