Description
This Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Ring is a cheesy, flavorful appetizer perfect for sharing at gatherings. Frozen rolls are arranged in a ring, filled with a creamy spinach and artichoke dip, then baked until golden and bubbly. The combination of cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella makes it delightfully rich and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Ring
- 20 Rhodes frozen rolls
- Melted butter for brushing
Spinach Artichoke Dip Filling
- 8-9 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 14 oz artichokes from a jar or can, well drained and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp minced garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare pans: Generously coat two 9-inch round pans with melted butter or nonstick cooking spray. Position a 6-inch bowl upside down in the center of each pan to create a ring shape.
- Let rolls rise: Arrange ten frozen rolls evenly around each bowl. Lightly spritz the rolls with cooking spray and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Drape a towel over both pans and let them sit in a warm area until the rolls double in size, about 2-3 hours.
- Prepare spinach and artichokes: Ensure the spinach is thoroughly thawed and excess water squeezed out. Drain artichokes well and chop them into smaller pieces. Set both aside.
- Make the dip: In a large bowl, blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Fold in the chopped spinach and artichokes. Refrigerate this mixture while the rolls are rising.
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fill the rolls: Once the rolls have doubled in size, carefully remove the center bowls from each pan. Spoon half of the prepared spinach artichoke mixture into the empty center space of each pan.
- Brush with butter: Brush each roll generously with melted butter to promote browning and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the bread rings in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the bread ring hot, allowing guests to pull apart the cheesy, flavorful rolls and dip them in the creamy spinach artichoke center.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the spinach and artichokes to avoid a watery dip.
- The rising time for the rolls can vary depending on the room temperature; warm environments shorten rising time.
- You can substitute fresh garlic for minced garlic if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes slightly.
- The bread ring is best served warm but can be reheated in the oven for about 10 minutes to refresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
