Holiday Spinach and Artichoke Party Dip
rec.food.recipes/Neris/1999
Serves about 12

1 (16 oz) carton (2 cups) sour cream, lite or regular
1 (1.0 oz)envelope HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH Original Ranch Party Dip Mix

1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, chopped
1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 (2 oz) jar diced pimientos, rinsed, drained
1 large Round loaf bread, sourdough or any variety, cut into cubes for dipping Assorted vegetables for dipping

Combine sour cream and party dip mix in medium bowl. Stir in artichokes, spinach and pimientos.

Cut slice off top of round loaf of bread. Hollow out center of bread leaving 1" shell. Reserve bread pieces for dipping. Spoon dip into bread shell. Serve warm or cold.

To serve warm, bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Cover loaf with foil in browning too quickly. Serve with bread cubes and/or fresh vegetables.