Spinach Bacon Dip

Spinach and Bacon...classic combination of flavors! This easy dip combines these great flavors in a cold dip that can be made quickly for any gathering or just a day at home.

 Ingredients:

1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 8oz. package Onion and Chive cream cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonnaise 
1 pkg. Ranch dip mix
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
1 loaf artisan bread

Directions:

1. Cook the bacon and set aside to cool.
2. Mix all other ingredients in a medium size bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Crumble the bacon and mix into the chilled dip. Reserve some for garnish.
4. Slice the top of your bread off and keep to use as a lid.
5. Hollow out the inside of your bread load and slice what you have removed to use with the dip.
6. Pour your dip into the hollowed out loaf and top with crumbled bacon.