A Trader Joe's Shopper Discovered A Genius Way To Use This Fan-Favorite Dip

We've discussed the brand behind Trader Joe's hummus, but chickpea and tahini don't corner the market on delicious TJ's dippables! The store's Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip currently retails for $3.79 (prices and selection may vary by store) and features luscious veggies mixed in a blend of both Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. We love some spin-choke dip under just about any conditions, whether it's scooping up with tortilla chips, slathering on a burger, or eating with a spoon (don't judge our game!), but a Reddit user just broke our brains a bit with a brilliant way to make spinach and artichoke dip sing.

"I baked the spinach and artichoke dip in a sourdough boule!" the headline heralds, and boy, is it ever a revelation. The accompanying image shows bubbly, browned dip snuggled into a bread bowl made of Trader Joe's sourdough boules, which come two to a package and retail for $2.99 as of this writing. According to the comments, the Redditor nuked the dip first in the microwave to get the cheese gooey, then transferred the contents into a hollowed-out boule and baked the assemblage until things were crusty, bubbly, and looking delectable enough to inspire delightful thoughts. The Reddit users dubbed the creation "insanely good" and inspired over 75 comments praising the original poster for their culinary genius. Needless to say, this idea just skyrocketed to the upper echelons of our shopping list, alongside our pick for the best Trader Joe's snack.

Simply scooping the spinach and artichoke dip into a boule and baking it is a solid suggestion all by itself, don't get us wrong. Still, we feel that there are ways we could take things even further. How about some additional freshly-shredded cheese on top, stuck under the broiler to create an ooey-gooey crust? Think outside the box for your extra cheese ... how about pepper jack or onion jack for some oomph? We also wouldn't be mad about filling out the dip with a log of softened cream cheese and perhaps an extra helping of spinach if you need more dip to go around. Divide this into multiple boules, and you can easily have the perfect party plates for dipping crackers, crudités, and even toast points!

If you wish to further zhuzh up your dip, our top suggestions for add-ins include roasted garlic (roast whole heads yourself and don't be tempted to buy the pre-made version!), red pepper flakes, and/or a squeeze of lemon juice for some brightness. Want to add zing to your dip? You can't go wrong with some high-quality Dijon mustard. Of course, some of the appeal of this delicious snack is its ease, so feel free to add nothing at all. Don't forget to consider when to shop at Trader Joe's for the best experience, and you will have a simple and uncomplicated time grabbing your bread and dip for an upgraded spinach-artichoke dip you'll not soon forget!