Rip & Dip

Directions

Cut 2 inch slice off top of round bread loaf.

Remove centre portion, leaving at least 2 inch of bread on the bottom and 1 inch on the sides.

Cut remaining bread into cubes.

Unwrap spinach; place on plate.

Microwave on High 5 to 8 minutes or until defrosted.

Drain spinach, pressing to remove excess moisture.

In medium bowl, microwave the cream cheese at 50% (medium) or until softened.

Mix in the spinach and remaining ingredients.

Spoon spinach mixture into hollowed out bread loaf.

Serve dip with reserved bread cubes, carrot and celery sticks.

Variation: can add following ingredients Parmesan cheese, cooked crumbled bacon, sliced almonds, chopped hard boiled eggs, shredded carrot or pine nuts.