Classic Spinach Dip
This classic spinach dip recipe is a crowd pleaser. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, it's creamy, crunchy and full of flavor.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 10 ounces box frozen spinach or 1 pound of fresh spinach, cooked down
- 16 ounces sour cream (2 cups)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1.4 ounce package dried vegetable recipe/soup mix like Knorr brand
- 8 ounces water chestnuts drained and chopped
- 3 green onions thinly sliced (some greens saved for garnish)
- 1 large loaf shepherd’s bread for serving (optional)
- Bread, raw veggies, crackers or chips for dipping
Instructions
- Thaw spinach in the refrigerator overnight. To speed up the process, you can place in a bowl of cold water. Squeeze as much water out of the spinach as you can, then chop spinach on a cutting board. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and dry soup mix. Stir in spinach, water chestnuts and green onions. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- To serve, cut the top off of the loaf of bread and pull out the insides, leaving about a 1-inch thick border all the way around and on the bottom of the loaf. (Save the bread for dipping). Pour the dip into the bread bowl and top with a few thinly sliced green onions or chives and some fresh cracked black pepper, if desired.
- Serve with chunks of bread, potato chips, or veggies like sticks of bell peppers, carrots, cucumber and celery, or broccoli and cauliflower.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Make the dip up to 24 hours in advance. Just give it a quick stir before serving.
- Storage: Keep dip in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for 3-4 days. Freezing is not recommend as it will change the texture of the dip as it thaws.
- How to serve: My favorite way to eat this dip is with chunks of bread for dipping. You can also use chips, crackers or veggies.
- Using fresh spinach: 10 ounces of frozen spinach is equal to about 1 pound of fresh. Cook the spinach according to package directions, and cool completely. Squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2286IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
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