Spinach Artichoke Bread

Spinach Artichoke Bread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook time  20 minutes

Ingredients:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 cups flat leaf spinach
2 tbsp water
12 oz artichoke quarters in water, drained
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp iodized salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup Reggano Parmesan cheese
4 french rolls or 2 French baguettes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth.  Add yogurt, continue mixing until smooth.  Reserve.

Place spinach and 2 tablespoons of water in a medium bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes.  Let it sit 1 minute, then drain, squeezing spinach to remove excess water.  Allow to cool.
Chop spinach and artichokes.  Fold into the cream cheese mixture.  Add onion powder,garlic powder, salt, 1/4 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.

Cut the French bread in half.  Slightly hollow each half by removing some of the bread from the middle.  Fill with the spinach artichoke mixture and level the filling.  Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.

Place the filled loaves on a baking sheet.  Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the cheese on top is browned slightly.  Allow to cool for several minutes before slicing and serving.

Courtesy of Aldi test kitchen.