Description

This Cheesy Spinach Artichoke and Mushroom Stuffed Baguette is a warm, comforting appetizer or snack featuring a hollowed baguette filled with a creamy mix of sautéed mushrooms, spinach, artichoke hearts, and three types of cheese. The cheesy filling is seasoned perfectly, topped with garlic butter and Parmesan, then baked to golden perfection. Garnished with fresh herbs, it’s an irresistible crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables and Herbs

1 cup finely diced mushrooms
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 bag (10 oz) baby spinach
3 green onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh basil or parsley, torn for garnish

Dairy

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

Bread and Fats

1 baguette, hollowed out
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Seasonings

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the finely diced mushrooms until they are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Cook Spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook until the spinach wilts, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Then remove the skillet from heat.
Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mushrooms and spinach with softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, chopped artichoke hearts, and sliced green onions.
Season and Mix: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir the mixture thoroughly until creamy and well blended.
Prepare Baguette: Slice the top off the baguette in a V-shape and carefully hollow out most of the inner bread, leaving just a sturdy shell to hold the filling.
Fill Baguette: Stuff the hollowed baguette generously with the cheesy vegetable mixture, ensuring an even fill.
Prepare Garlic Butter: Mix melted butter with minced garlic, then brush this garlic butter evenly over the top of the filled baguette.
Add Parmesan Topping: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the garlic buttered top for an extra layer of flavor and a golden crust.
Bake: Place the filled baguette on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Garnish and Serve: Allow the baked baguette to cool slightly. Garnish with torn fresh basil or parsley, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

For a crispier crust, you can toast the hollowed baguette in the oven for a few minutes before filling.
Use fresh, high-quality cheeses for the best flavor and meltability.
If you prefer, substitute the baby spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different twist.
To make the recipe vegetarian-friendly, ensure the Parmesan cheese used is free from animal rennet.
Leftover filling can be used as a dip for crackers or breadsticks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: stuffed baguette, spinach artichoke dip, cheesy stuffed bread, appetizer, mushroom cheese bread, baked stuffed baguette