Warm Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl

 

 

2 pkg. (9 oz. each) creamed spinach, prepared according to pkg. directions
1-1/3 cups (5 oz.) Swiss cheese, shredded
1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesean cheese, grated
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 (1 lb.) round bread loaf

Heat oven to 400° F (200° C). Combine creamed spinach, Swiss cheese, water chestnuts, parmesan cheese, mustard, salt and pepper in large bowl. Slice top off bread loaf; carefully remove soft bread from inside, leaving 1/2" shell. Cut top piece and soft bread into bite-sized pieces. Spoon spinach mixture into shell; wrap loaf in foil, leaving filling exposed. Bake 35 - 40 minutes, or until heated through. Serve warm with bread pieces for dipping, or a verity of raw veggies such as, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. etc..