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Easy Spinach Dip

A simple creamy spinach dip recipe, perfect for any party or potluck!

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach 1 package, thawed
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts canned, drained
  • 2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or dressing, low fat or regular
  • 1 package dry vegetable soup mix 1.4 ounces
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 loaf round sourdough bread optional

Instructions

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  1. Thaw 10 ounces of frozen chopped spinach. Squeeze the thawed spinach or place it in a fine mesh strainer and press with a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible.
  2. Drain the water chestnuts and finely chop.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine spinach, water chestnuts, sour cream, mayonnaise, dry vegetable soup mix, and green onions. Stir until well combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours before serving.
  5. To make a bread bowl, cut 1-inch off the top of a loaf of sourdough bread and use a serrated knife to remove the center, leaving a 1-inch thick bread bowl.
  6. Fill the bread bowl with the spinach dip just before serving. Cut both the top and center of the bread into 1-inch cubes for dipping.

Notes

  • To thaw spinach - Let the frozen spinach sit in the fridge overnight or thaw it quickly in the microwave. If using the microwave, place the spinach in a bowl and cook for 90 seconds on high. Then, break it up and continue cooking it in 30-second increments until it's fully thawed.
  • Fresh spinach - To replace frozen spinach with fresh, remove the stems from 1 pound of fresh spinach. Place it in a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon of water and cook over medium until the spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Cool, chop, and squeeze dry.
  • Serving - Spinach dip can be served in a serving bowl with crackers, tortilla chips, or crostini.  
  • For individual servings, use small dinner rolls and hollow them out for mini spinach dip bowls. 
  • Storage - Keep leftover spinach dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 174 (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 412mg (17%) Potassium 153mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2290IU (46%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 412mg 17%
Potassium 153mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2290IU 46%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.