Ingredients

1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
4 slices ready-cooked bacon, chopped
1 5 1/2-ounce can diced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 loaf (about 1 pound) bread, unsliced

Directions

Remove spinach from package; place in 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 3-4 minutes. Drain and squeeze spinach to remove liquid. Return spinach to bowl. Add cream cheese and remaining ingredients (except for bread) to spinach in bowl; mix well. Microwave on high, 2-3 minutes, stirring once or until mixture is heated through.

Using bread knife, slice top off bread loaf. Hollow out loaf, reserving bread. Slice reserved bread into cubes. Spoon spinach mixture into loaf. Serve warm with bread cubes. Makes 10-12 servings.