baked garlic-stuffed antipasto bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Seide
Philadelphia, PA

This is great to serve as an hors d'oeuvres during football season or during a cocktail party at anytime of the year. I've listed the serving size as 6-12. It really depends on how many pieces your guests eat.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -12
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked garlic-stuffed antipasto bread

  • 5 clove
    garlic
  • 1 lg
    french bread loaf, unsliced
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 pkg
    chopped spinach, frozen
  • 1 can
    artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 c
    parsley, italian
  • 8
    anchovy fillets, cut into large pieces
  • 1 c
    swiss cheese, grated
  • 1/2 c
    mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    capers
  • 1/2 tsp
    tarragon, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 tsp
    coarsely ground black pepper

How To Make baked garlic-stuffed antipasto bread

  • 1
    Thaw spinach and squeeze dry. Set aside.
  • 2
    Drain and coarsely chop artichoke hearts. Make sure you use the un-marinated ones. Also peel and coarsely chop the garlic and parsley. Set aside.
  • 3
    Cut top off french bread lengthwise and set aside. Carefully scoop out the inside of loaf, tearing bread into small pieces and putting them in a large mixing bowl.
  • 4
    In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter and oil until slightly bubbling. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  • 5
    Add spinach, artichoke hearts, parsley and anchovies, and stir lightly with a wooden spoon. When thoroughly mixed and heated through, add to the bowl with the bread pieces and toss until well-incorporated.
  • 6
    Add the cheeses, capers and seasonings. Mix well.
  • 7
    Pack mixture into hollowed out bread crust. Replace top and wrap in tin foil.
  • 8
    Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • 9
    Unwrap, drizzle some additional olive oil on top of crust and bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • 10
    Cut into 1-1/2 inch slices and serve warm.
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