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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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LOADED LOAF...spinach, artichoke, cheese, garlic, olive oil....This is awesome!! Serve as the meal or as a side. This will be remembered for sure! Ingredients:
1 large loaf french bread, unsliced |
1/2 cup butter |
10 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
1 10 ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped |
1 6 ounce can ripe olives, coarsely chopped (can use kalamata) |
2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped |
1 cup grated swiss cheese |
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
*note: i have used fresh spinach more than frozen, and just add it as you would the frozen spinach |
Directions:
1. Cut top from bread and set aside.Carefully scoop out inside of bread and tear into small pieces
2. Place torn bread into a large bowl
3. In a large skillet heat butter and oil
4. Add minced garlic
5. Let sizzle for a few seconds
6. Add spinach, artichoke hearts and heat through
7. Remove from heat
8. Add to bread pieces in the bowl.
9. Toss until well mixed
10. Add cheeses, olives, capers, seasonings and toss well again
11. Pack bowl contents into hollowed out loaf and replace top
12. Wrap in foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes
13. Unwrap and drizzle a little olive oil on top crust.
14. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
15. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!
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