Classic Spinach Dip Recipe (2024)

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A Classic Spinach Dip Recipe made with Knorrs Vegetable Soup Mix. Delicious served in a bread bowl as a dip for fresh vegetables and with chunks of bread.

If you’re looking for a classic recipe that everyone loves, this Spinach Dip is it. A tried-and-true recipe that’s perfect for parties and holidays.

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A Classic Appetizer

This is one of those appetizers that always seems to make it’s way onto tables at every party or holiday. A classic recipe that seems to have stood the test of time…seriously though, it’s been on holiday tables as far back as I can remember. If it works, why fix it right?

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Knorrs Vegetable Soup Mix is the Secret Ingredient

No, really it is. No spinach dip is the same without it. I’ve tried making spinach dips from scratch, and while they are tasty, they’re just not the same. A packet of Knorrs Vegetable Soup Mix adds just the right flavour and I don’t think any spinach dip should be made without it. Not only that, but you just have to love a recipe shortcut like this that is actually really delicious.

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Bread Bowls Make the Best Dip Bowls

You don’t have to serve this Spinach Dip in a bread bowl, but I really think it’s the best. An edible bowl? YES. Sometimes I even like to bake the dip in the bowl…the bread becomes crunchy and the dip is nice and warm. Enjoy!

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Recipe Tips:

  • Frozen Spinach: This recipe calls for 10 ounces of frozen, chopped spinach (comes in a block in the freezer section). I like to de-thaw the spinach by placing it in the fridge the night before I make the dip. When you’re ready to use the spinach make sure to squeeze out as much excess liquid as you can.
  • Water Chestnuts: These are optional, but you really should add them. They add some nice crunch to the dip. I add them in slices, but you can coarsely chop them up too.
  • Bread Bowl: I like to serve this dip in a bread bowl, sourdough or regular. Just carve out a circle in the top of the loaf and peel it off. Then remove enough bread from the bowl to make room for your dip. Use the bread you removed for dipping
  • Let it rest. This dip needs at least 2 hours to rest so that the vegetable soup mix can hydrate.
  • Make Ahead Tip: You can make this dip a day, or even two days, before you want to serve it (store it in an air tight container in the fridge). Just don’t put it in the bread bowl until right before you’re ready to serve.
  • Serve with: bread, baguette slices, crackers and fresh vegetables like carrot sticks, celery, peppers
  • Baking the Bread Bowl: If you like you can warm up the dip right in the bread bowl. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Fill the bread bowl with the dip, add the little bread lid, wrap it all in tin foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Leftovers: The leftovers are delicious (just store any leftovers in the fridge). The bread bowl gets as little soggy, but you can just serve the dip with more fresh bread, crackers and veggies. But, I actually do like the soggy bowl…it soaks up the dip and it’s really tasty!
  • Options:
    • Garlic: If you like garlic, feel free to stir in 1 clove of garlic, minced.
    • Artichoke Hearts: Sometimes I like to stir in a small jar (170 mL) of artichoke hearts…I just chop them up

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A Classic Spinach Dip Recipe made with Knorrs Vegetable Soup Mix. Delicious served in a bread bowl as a dip for fresh vegetables and chunks of bread.

  • Author: Jo-Anna Rooney
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Resting Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Appetizer

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, de-thawed and moisture squeezed out
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 package Knorr Vegetable Soup mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Make sure the spinach is de-thawed and the moisture has been squeezed out.
  2. In a bowl stir together the spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, soup mix, water chestnuts and green onions.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Serve in a bread bowl (see above tips), with fresh vegetables, cracker and chunks of bread.

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More Delicious Dip Recipes to Try!

  • Pimento Cheese Recipe
  • Hot Pizza Dip
  • Baked Goat Cheese Spinach Dip
  • Hot Buffalo (Chicken or Turkey) Dip
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Baked Cheesy Tomato Caprese Dip

Have a delicious day!

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Jo-Anna Rooney

Hi I'm Jo-Anna Rooney, the creator, director, baker, maker and home decorator here at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs! I'm sharing a simple home life through fresh and easy recipes and uncomplicated home tips and home decor.

Classic Spinach Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is spinach dip made of? ›

What is creamy spinach dip made of? To get your dip super creamy I like to add in milk, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Then the base is made of spinach, yellow onions, and garlic. And finally it's seasoned with worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

What is the Knorr recipe for spinach dip? ›

ORIGINAL KNORR SPINACH DIP RECIPE

10 ounces pkg frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 1 package DRY Knorr Vegetable Mix DO NOT MAKE SOUP FOR THIS DIP. USE IT DRY!!!

How long will homemade spinach dip last in the refrigerator? ›

How long is spinach dip good for in the fridge? You can refrigerate spinach dip in a sealed container for 3-4 days.

How to thicken spinach dip? ›

Butter, Half & Half, and Flour: Combined to create a roux, these ingredients thicken the dip, ensuring a creamy, rich texture that's perfect for scooping. Frozen Spinach: Adds a healthy, bright element to the dip.

Why do you put frozen spinach in spinach dip? ›

Frozen spinach is also space efficient (have you ever tried to cram two pounds of the fresh stuff into your fridge?) and it lasts for months. Whether you're whipping up a dip for last-minute guests or you want something nutritious (that is, green) to add to your omelette, frozen spinach is there for you.

What's in Trader Joe's spinach dip? ›

VEGETABLES (SPINACH, ARTICHOKES [ARTICHOKE, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID {ACIDIFIER}], ONIONS), WATER, HALF & HALF (CREAM, GUAR GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN), REDUCED FAT SOUR CREAM (MILK, CREAM, NON FAT MILK POWDER, BACTERIAL CULTURE, MICROBIAL ENZYME), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME ...

How long can homemade spinach dip last? ›

Storage: Store leftovers covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make ahead: For the best flavors, let the dip chill at least 2 hours. Or, make it a day ahead and keep it in the refrigerator overnight.

How to make spinach dip with no vegetable recipe mix? ›

In a large bowl, add greek yogurt, mayonnaise, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well. Make sure you squeeze spinach well to rid of excess water. Add spinach to bowl along with chopped scallions, chopped water chestnuts and Worcestershire sauce.

Can you make spinach dip without vegetable soup mix? ›

ingredients
  1. 16 ounces sour cream.
  2. 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix.
  3. 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained.
  4. 14 cup minced onion.
  5. 14 - 34 teaspoon basil.
  6. 14 teaspoon oregano.

How to know if spinach dip has gone bad? ›

On a dip in a glass jar, the date can be found on the top rim of a jar just below the lid. On a dip in a can, the date can be found on the bottom of the can. The date printed on the container is an “unopened” date - meaning the dip will stay fresh if unopened until that date.

What to eat with spinach dip? ›

Serve in a bread bowl with reserved bread cubes, or simply serve in a bowl with fresh vegetables, crackers, tortilla chips or pretzels. Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze homemade spinach dip? ›

Freezing and thawing spinach dip will change its texture a bit. If you would still like to freeze it, ladle the spinach dip into freezer-safe bags, squeeze out the excess air, and freeze flat for up to three months.

Why is my dip watery? ›

Dips can turn watery if food, such as chips or vegetables like carrots and celery, is being dipped directly into the container and then refrigerated and re-opened for later use.

How to make dip less runny? ›

Boil it a bit

This is known as “reducing,” in the culinary world, because you are reducing the sauce's volume by boiling some of the water off, leaving behind the fat and other tasty ingredients (with higher boiling points). If your sauce looks runny before it even hits your food, boil it for a bit to thicken it up.

What are the ingredients in Chuck and Dave's spinach dip? ›

Cream cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, carob bean and/or guar gums)), spinach, artichokes, corn and/or vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese culture and enzymes), fresh garlic, salt, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives ...

Is spinach dip okay to eat? ›

A dip prepared with whole sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise or fatty oils may not be heart-healthy because of the fat content and high calorie count. Using a dip base of low fat or fat-free ingredients and fresh spinach gives you a nutritious spinach dip without compromising taste to serve as an appetizer or snack.

Does spinach dip contain eggs? ›

Traditional spinach dip is typically made with egg-based mayonnaise.

Is spinach dip high in calories? ›

One serving of Spinach Dip (3.5 oz / 100g) has 182 calories (21 calories from fat), 13.9g total fat (5.6g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 250mg potassium and 13.1g total carbohydrates (0.6g dietary fiber, 1.4g sugar). Spinach is a good source of Iron too.

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