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Creamed Spinach Pull Apart Bread

Chewy crisp bread, stuffed with garlicky creamed spinach, and plenty of gooey mozzarella cheese. This unique twist on pull apart bread is divine.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword creamed spinach, garlic, mozzarella cheese, pull apart bread, sourdough bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 484kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves or frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 loaf round bread of choice such as sourdough, baby boule, or ciabatta
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter is bubbly, whisk in the flour mixture. Whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking constantly. Whisk in the parmesan cheese. Add the spinach and cook until the leaves wilt (this happens fast), stirring frequently (mixture will be thicker than traditional creamed spinach). Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Slice the loaf crosswise, making several slices about 1 1/2-inches apart, without cutting all the way through the bottom (keep the loaf intact). Now make a few slices in the opposite direction, creating a cross-hatch pattern. Transfer the bread to a large piece of foil.
  • Fill the openings of the bread with the spinach mixture. Top the loaf with the mozzarella cheese and gently push the cheese into the openings, over the spinach mixture.
  • Wrap the bread in the foil and bake for 10 minutes. Unwrap and bake for 3 to 5 more minutes, until the top is golden brown and the cheese melts.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7037IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 7mg