Bread Loaf Stuffed with Spinach
From: Brigitte, Paquetville, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 16
  • 10 ounces [284 g] frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 8 ounces [227 g] softened light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] chopped carrot
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] skimmed milk
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon [0.5 mL] pepper
  • 1 homemade bread loaf
  • Paprika [optional]
  • Drain spinach, pressing with the back of a spoon to drain as much as possible of the liquid.
  • Into a bowl, mix together well drained spinach, cream cheese, chopped onion and carrot, milk, lemon juice and pepper.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove top part of bread.
  • Remove inside of bread, leaving a 1-inch [2.5-cm] thick crust all around.
  • Dice removed top and white part of bread.
  • Fill bread crust with spinach mixture.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Serve as you would a dip, with bread dices all around.