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Easy Spinach Bread Recipe With Garlic And Cheese

Published: Oct 16, 2018 · Modified: Oct 1, 2024 by Louisiana Woman · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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This Easy Spinach Bread Recipe is one of those hot, ooey-gooey quick breads. The combination of spinach, garlic, butter, and cheese on an open French bread bakes into the perfect side dish, appetizer, or main dish.

Loaf of spinach bread and cut up pieces on a rack with a knife.

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Many things sit nicely on a sliced loaf of French bread, and this spinach concoction is one of them. It tastes like spinach dip toasted on soft bread. I found a similar savory spinach bread recipe while searching a collection of recipes by some Louisianan women. These journals are full of treasures. You probably have your favorite old collaborations in your cookbook library, too.

Since I usually stray from an original recipe, I added mayonnaise to the savory bread for more moisture and Mozzarella as a final melted cheese topping. This easy bread is similar to a famous spinach dip you may be familiar with.

I have more spinach recipes, like these Spinach Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms. They bake into little crispy-topped peppery bites. They're so easy to prepare! Just chop, sauté, stuff, and bake.

This Spinach Medley features sauteed spinach, sweet peppers, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes seasoned with red pepper flakes and soy sauce. It's so flavorful and hearty that you could serve it as a meatless main dish for an easy meal. 

Ingredients

This easy bread has ingredients similar to those in a delicious spinach artichoke dip recipe you may be familiar with.

Ingredients of butter, mayonnaise in a bowl, garlic bulbs, and grated white cheeses on a green towel.
  • French bread loaf - a soft white loaf sliced lengthways.
  • Salted butter - softened to a spreadable room temperature.
  • Garlic - fresh, pressed, or minced cloves spread evenly in the spinach and cheese mixture. 
  • Frozen spinach - defrosted, drained, squeezed, and chopped.
  • Mayonnaise - the magical condiment that adds creaminess and taste.
  • Parmesan cheese - tasty, shredded, and salty cheese.
  • Mozzarella cheese - is mild, creamy, slightly tangy cheese that melts well.

Instructions

This is such an easy recipe. The hardest part is draining the spinach. I used to work hard at it until I discovered a helpful method like this from How To: Simplify. You wrap a few strong paper towels around the defrosted frozen spinach and squeeze and twist as tight as possible to release the excess moisture. 

Two loaves of French Bread spread with spinach mix from a bowl of spinach mix and topped with white cheese on bread.

1. Heat oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine the main ingredients— butter, garlic, spinach, mayonnaise, and parmesan—in a large bowl and stir to make the spinach filling.

Two unbaked half loaves of French bread with Spinach and cheese on top.

3. Spread the spinach mixture onto the soft bread halves and top with mozzarella cheese.

4. Place loaf onto a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

    Loaf of spinach bread and cut up pieces on a rack with a knife.

    Slice the large loaf into small pieces and serve hot.

    Hint: For best results when transporting the bread on a baking tray, make a tent with aluminum foil so the cheese doesn't stick. Or, wrap the unbaked cheese bread in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator or freezer to bake and serve later.

    The green bread is also perfect for a St. Patrick's party.

    Top Tip

    Drain water from defrosted spinach by placing it in a cheesecloth, a clean kitchen towel, or a thick paper towel and twist to squeeze the water out. Chopping the defrosted spinach up makes it easier to bite into the bread.

    Substitutions

    • Fresh spinach leaves can be used instead of the frozen chopped spinach.
    • Substitute fresh garlic with garlic powder or granules - about ¼ teaspoon of powdered garlic per garlic clove.
    • Cheddar cheese can be an easy swap with the cheddar and parmesan cheese.
    • Italian bread is a good substitute for the French bread

    Variations

    • Slice bread rolls in half to make individual servings of the spinach bread.
    • Spread the spinach mixture onto a cooked pizza dough and bake until the filling is golden brown.

    FAQ

    What ingredients do I need for an easy spinach bread recipe?

    Frozen or fresh spinach, cheese, mayonnaise, seasonings of your choice, and a loaf of French bread.

    How do I prepare the spinach for the bread?

    A great way to prepare the spinach is to defrost the frozen spinach wrapped in a clean towel or several paper towels, place it in a strainer, then squeeze out the excess water before adding it to the recipe.

    What is the easiest way to make spinach bread?

    Combining the ingredients of spinach, mayonnaise, butter, cheese, and garlic takes little time. Then spread it on a loaf of French bread sliced into equal parts, top it with more cheese, and bake it until golden brown.

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    Easy Spinach Bread Recipe With Garlic And Cheese

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    This Easy Spinach Bread Recipe is one of those hot, ooey-gooey quick breads. The combination of spinach, garlic, butter, and cheese on an open French bread bakes into the perfect side dish, appetizer, or main dish.

    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 20 slices 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 1 French bread loaf, sliced in half lengthwise
    • ½ cup butter, softened
    • 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
    • 10 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted, drained and chopped
    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup or more mozzarella cheese, shredded

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Combine the butter, garlic, spinach, mayonnaise, and parmesan—in a large bowl and stir to make the spinach filling.
    3. Spread the spinach mixture onto the soft bread halves and top with mozzarella cheese.
    4. Place the loaf onto a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
    5. Slice the large loaf into small pieces and serve hot.

    Notes

    • Drain water from defrosted spinach by placing it in a cheesecloth, a clean kitchen towel, or a thick paper towel and twist to squeeze the water out.
    • Chopping the defrosted spinach up makes it easier to bite into the bread.
    • For best results when transporting the bread on a baking tray, make a tent with aluminum foil so the cheese doesn't stick. 
    • Wrap the unbaked cheese bread in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator or freezer to bake and serve later.
    • The green bread is also perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party.
    • Author: Louisiana Woman
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: breads
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Laura says

      January 03, 2025 at 12:05 pm

      I love the simplicity of this recipe! Going to try it today 😁

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      • Louisiana Woman says

        January 19, 2025 at 12:02 pm

        Thanks! It's one of my favorites. Very satisfying!

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