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12 Homemade Bread Bowl Recipes
Serve up soup, party dips, *or* just pools of melty cheese! 😋
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Why serve your favorite soup recipes in a regular ol' bowl when you can serve it in a bread bowl instead? After all, "corn chowder in a bread bowl is one of life's great extravagances," Ree Drummond says. Sure, it's not a necessity when you have The Pioneer Woman's gorgeous dinnerware set, but it's certainly a fun way to switch things up! And it'll turn your weeknight dinners into the coziest comfort foods. Here, you'll find bread bowl recipes for creamy soups, as well as chowders and party dips, too! You can make the bread yourself with our no-knead boule recipe or opt for a good, crusty store-bought bread. Heck, Ree even suggests using a toasted Kaiser roll if you're in a pinch! "Your kids won't care one bit," she says.
So how do you actually make a bread bowl? It's simple! Just lop off the top of your round bread loaf, scoop out some of the inside, and fill it up. Ahead you'll find tons of ideas for fillings like Ree's broccoli cheese soup, garlicky baked brie, classic spinach dip, and a clam chowder with a Cajun twist. Looking for something a little out of the ordinary? There's also a salad bowl that swaps the bread for tostadas and a cozy apple dessert recipe in a sugar-crusted boule! If these bread bowl recipes don't warm you up on a chilly night, we don't know what will!
Broccoli Cheese Soup
You don't need to ladle this life-changing broccoli cheese soup into bread bowls, but you certainly should try! Trust us when we say it'll make it all the more comforting.
Get Ree's Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe.
Corn and Cheese Chowder
Ree says this cheesy corn chowder is "to die for!" It's hearty, comforting, and it only takes 35 minutes to make! Sounds like the recipe for a winning dish.
Get Ree's Corn and Cheese Chowder recipe.
Spinach Dip
This classic spinach dip can be served in a big bread bowl, but you can also make individual bite-sized portions by spooning the dip into mini bread rolls. It's so cute!
Cajun Clam Chowder
There's plenty of hearty ingredients in this cozy clam chowder, including bacon, andouille sausage, potatoes, and veggies. Not to mention it's spiced up with lots of Creole seasoning.
Garlic Butter Baked Brie
This creamy baked brie recipe is seasoned garlic butter and baked in a sourdough loaf. The best part? You can use the pieces of bread from the hollowed out center as croutons for dipping!
Italian Breakfast Bowl
This cheesy omelette baked inside a hollowed-out loaf of sourdough bread will change the way you think about comforting breakfasts. It's made with eggs, of course, along with sausage, cheese, and bell peppers.
Get the Italian Breakfast Bowl recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip
Serving this three-ingredient dip in a hollowed-out bread bowl makes it look instantly more elegant! You can serve it up with veggies, like baby bell peppers and radish slices, as well as chunks of the center of the bread.
Get the Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip recipe at Platings and Pairings.
Apple Pie in Bread Bowl
Give your bread bowl the sweetest twist by filling it with juicy, spiced apples and topping the bread with a sugary crust. You can slice it just like a serving of pie!
Hot Cajun Fish Dip
Similar to a seafood dip, this version is made with red snapper, creole seasoning, and lots of monterey jack cheese. It's the perfect appetizer for those who aren't shy with flavor.
Easy Tostada Bowl Salad
Tortillas take the place of bread in this edible bowl salad. The trick to turning them into "bowls" is using your microwave!
Artichoke Cheese Dip
This quick and easy dip is just as satisfying for game day as it is for an elegant dinner party. Either way, everyone will be reaching for more.
Cider Cheese Soup Shooters
Mini bread bowls made from pretzel rolls make these cheese soup shooters salty and fun. Plus, they're loaded with cheese and bacon—what's not to love?
Get the Cider Cheese Soup Shooters recipe at How Sweet Eats.
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