Spinach Dip

Directions

1. 1
   Put chopped spinach into a medium bowl.
2. 2
   Add remaining ingredients and mix until well blended.
3. 3
   Place in part loaf.
4. 4
   Use 1 round or oval loaf pumpernickel, rye, French or Italian bread (unsliced).
5. 5
   Cut a 3/4-inch thick slice off top of the loaf.
6. 6
   Using a knife, carefully remove most of the soft inside of loaf, leaving a 3/4-inch thick shell.
7. 7
   Cut scooped-out bread into pieces for dipping.
8. 8
   Fill loaf with dip, place on serving plate and surround with fresh vegetables and bread pieces.
9. 9
   Dip may be made ahead of time and placed in loaf just before serving.