Skillet Bread Four Cheese Spinach Dip
This Skillet Bread Four Cheese Spinach Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer—featuring gooey, cheesy spinach dip baked right in the center of soft, homemade pull-apart rolls. It’s rustic, indulgent, and perfect for parties, game day, or family gatherings. Make it from scratch or with store-bought dough for a shortcut!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes with rising)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Bread Dough (from scratch):
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup warm water (divided)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
- For the Four Cheese Spinach Dip:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (or 1 ½ cups fresh, chopped)
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the dough: Activate yeast with warm water and sugar. Mix with flour, salt, olive oil, and remaining water. Knead until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Shape rolls: Divide dough into 16 balls. Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet and a small bowl (placed in the center). Arrange dough balls around the bowl. Brush with melted butter. Let rise for 30 more minutes.
- Make the dip: Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, spinach, green onions, garlic, and seasoning.
- Assemble: Remove the center bowl, fill the center with spinach dip. Brush dough with more butter, sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25–30 minutes, until bread is golden and dip is bubbly.
- Serve warm, straight from the skillet.
Notes
- Store-bought pizza dough works well for quicker prep.
- Add artichokes, switch cheeses, or spice it up to customize.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated at 325°F until warmed through.
- Leftover dip works great as a standalone snack with crackers or toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of skillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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