The cob loaf has been a popular party dip for decades, and for a good reason.
While a cob loaf was traditionally served with spinach, softened cheese (usually creamed cheese), and a French onion soup packet mix, the recipe has evolved over the years and the possibilities are endless.
Coming into winter, having out a cheese board or crudités may seem a bit cold, but a comforting cob loaf will warm the heart and satisfy even the most picky eater!
We’ve rounded up the top 7 Better Homes and Gardens cob loaf recipes to satisfy your cravings and impress everyone.
Best cob loaf recipes
01
Spinach and onion cob dip
A classic for every occasion
First cob off the rank is a classic spinach and onion cob dip that we all know too well. Additionally, the softened cream cheese and parmesan will have your guests coming back for more.
02
Baked brie pull-apart cob loaf
A decadent and impressive centrepiece
Baked brie and bread – need we say more? Although the best cheese for a cob loaf is usually cream cheese, brie makes an excellent substitute. Served with honey and sliced figs, the whole family will enjoy this.
03
Creamed corn, cheese and bacon cob loaf
A tasty treat for everyone
A delicious combination, this creamed corn, cheese and bacon cob loaf will be a crowd pleaser.
04
Nacho cob loaf
A fiesta of flavour
Nachos inside a cob loaf, we’re in love, and you will be too after devouring this delicious recipe.
05
Best-ever cob loaf recipe
The social media sensation
If you fancy yourself a bit of a cob loaf expert, then you have to try this recipe which has been making waves on social media and been dubbed ‘the best cob loaf ever’.
06
Single serve cheese and spinach cob loaf
Pure comfort
Topped with a generous layer of melted light shredded mozzarella cheese, this single serve cheese and spinach cob loaf is delightfully warm and gooey.
07
Cob dip wreath
A Christmas starter worth waiting for
The perfect Christmas starter is a dish that has a mini cob dip for each person! Show off your merriness during Christmas this cob dip wreath that has star shaped toppers and caramelised onion to bring it all together.
Where did the cob loaf come from?
While not many people seem to know when the cob loaf was invented (some think around 1970), we’re sure glad it was.
According to UK media, the word ‘cob’ could hail from a British term referring to cracknel made of fine flour; the English word for cot or cottage; the Welsh word for ‘top’; or the German word keubel meaning a bucket or large container.
So there you have it.
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