Description
This Classic Spinach Dip Recipe is a creamy, flavorful appetizer featuring chopped spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, and a savory vegetable soup mix. Served chilled, it pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables, crackers, or bread chunks, making it an ideal party dip or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Spinach and Vegetables
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, de-thawed and moisture squeezed out
- 1 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained
- 3 green onions, chopped
Dip Base and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package Knorr Vegetable Soup mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Make sure the frozen chopped spinach is completely thawed and squeeze out as much moisture as possible to avoid a watery dip, ensuring a creamy consistency.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the drained spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, Knorr Vegetable Soup mix, drained water chestnuts, and chopped green onions. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, refrigerate overnight.
- Serve: Serve chilled in a bread bowl or a serving dish, accompanied by fresh vegetables, crackers, and chunks of bread for dipping.
Notes
- Thoroughly squeezing out water from the thawed spinach is key to avoiding a watery dip.
- Refrigerating overnight enhances the flavor significantly.
- Using a bread bowl adds a rustic, fun presentation and is great for parties.
- Feel free to substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- The density of the dip makes it perfect for dipping with sturdy vegetables like carrots and celery or hearty crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
