HOLIDAY SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PARTY DIP

1 (16 oz) carton lite or regular sour cream
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
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-inch shell. Reserve bread pieces for dipping. Spoon dip into bread shell.

Serve with bread cubes and/or fresh veggies. 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.

Servings: about 12