Skillet Spinach Artichoke Dip

Indulge in creamy perfection with our Skillet Spinach Artichoke Dip featuring ACE Bakery® Ciabatta Pezzetti Duo. This crowd-pleasing appetizer combines luscious spinach, tangy artichokes, and gooey cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. Elevate your entertaining game with this easy-to-make recipe that’s guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any gathering!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 ACE Bakery® Ciabatta Pezzetti Duo
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
• ½ cup medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz cream cheese, roughly chopped (room temperature)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¾ cup (plus 2-3 tbsp) grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp red pepper sauce (i.e., Franks, Tabasco)
• 10 oz spinach, frozen, thawed and chopped
• 9 oz artichoke hearts, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Move the oven rack to the center. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly oil a baking dish, large enough to hold approximately 7 cups.
3. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and then add in the onion, stirring about 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Add in the garlic and stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and cool slightly.
6. Add in the mayo and cream cheese. Mash and combine the mixture together using a spatula.
7. Mix in ¾ cup of parmesan cheese and red pepper sauce.
8. Squeeze out the excess liquid from the spinach and mix into the mixture, along with the artichoke hearts.
9. Spread the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 2-3 tbsp of parmesan cheese.
10. Bake in the oven for about 30-35 minutes until the dip is brown and bubbly.
11. Pull apart the ACE Bakery® Ciabatta Pezzetti Duo Rolls and place them on top of the dip along the edge.