Three-Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Holiday Dip

Instructions

1. Step
   Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Choose a large, oven-safe round baking dish with enough room to hold the dip in the centre and a ring of dough balls around the edge.

Prepare Cheesy Dip

1. Step
   Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out all excess moisture. Drain and finely chop the artichoke hearts. Add both to a large bowl.
2. Step
   Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, Gouda, mozzarella and aged cheddar to the bowl. Season with salt and black pepper and mix until evenly combined
3. Step
   Melt the 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant. Stir into the dip mixture.

Prepare Bread Wreath

1. Step
   Divide the pizza dough into 14–16 equal pieces. Flatten each piece slightly, place a cube of mozzarella in the centre, then pinch the dough closed and roll into a ball to seal. Brush the baking dish that will hold the dough with melted butter. Start arranging the dough balls around the edge of the baking dish, leaving the centre open for the dip. Brush with the melted butter, reserving any leftover butter for the garnish.
2. Step
   Spoon the spinach and artichoke mixture into the centre of the baking dish. Sprinkle with the ½ cup shredded aged cheddar or mozzarella, and top with breadcrumbs, if desired.

Bake and Garnish

1. Step
   Bake for 20–30 minutes, until the dip is heated through and bubbling and the bread wreath is golden brown and cooked through.
2. Step
   If desired, broil for approximately 1–2 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
3. Step
   Heat the reserved melted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped chives and/or basil and sauté for approximately 15 seconds, until fragrant. Spoon over the warm bread wreath and sprinkle with freshly grated aged cheddar. Serve warm.