There's nothing particularly "fancy" about this recipe--I found it on the back of the Knorr Vegetable Soup, Dip, Recipe Mix box and it is now one of my favorite spinach dip recipes! I'm always looking for new appetizer ideas, because it never fails that I need something quick to take to someone's home for whatever gathering it may be and spinach dip is certainly one of those things that always goes over well!
Spinach Dip
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 container (16 oz) sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise (they suggest using Hellmann's, which I am partial to anyway!)
1 package Knorr vegetable soup, dip & recipe mix (I'm sure you could substitute another brand!)
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, soup mix, water chestnuts and green onions until well mixed. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Stir well. If desired, spoon into round bread bowl and serve with cut up vegetables or chips.
Variations: (I have not tried either, but thought I'd include them!)
Spinach & Cheese Dip: Add 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Swiss cheese with spinach.
Yogurt Spinach Dip: Substitute 1 container (16 oz) plain lowfat yogurt for sour cream.
NOTE: I keep meaning to thank two fellow bloggers (Project Mommyhood and Jonas Family) for passing along an award to me! I apologize that it's taken me so long to make mention of it on my blog, but I've just been so preoccupied lately with different personal issues...PLEASE know that I sincerely appreciated you both thinking of me!!!
Source: Knorr Vegetable Soup, Dip & Recipe Mix Box
Ohh yummy spinach dip is staple at all of me and my friends parties!! A couple of hints for this dip is to use light/fat free sour cream and only a 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayo it makes you feel less guilty when eat all of it! My friend Sara always swears by putting chopped scallions in there too. I always put it in a pumpernickle bread bowl.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the hints...I'll be anxious to try out those variations!
ReplyDeleteI've tried it with the scallions, too... so good! Yours is always the best-- I think it always is when someone else makes it for you! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that dip! So good with a hollowed out pumpernickel loaf. I could eat the whole thing by myself (so I say, but I can't really LOL!). Good to see this.
ReplyDeleteWe love this...and we put it in a hollowed out pump loaf, too...or a hollowed out hawaiian bread loaf and use the middle and an extra loaf of each for dipping...oh my...now I NEED some.
ReplyDeleteI just love spinach dip and have been looking for a good one and this looks like the jackpot Rachel! I am bookmarking this - it's perfect for summer!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect dip for entertaining :) Yum!
ReplyDeleteI never thought to add the cheese! Who doesn't need more cheese factor. hahaha Yum!
ReplyDeleteThis dip looks so good right now- I could really use a snack! :)
ReplyDeleteSpinach dip is perfect for summer, or anytime for that matter!
Congrats on the award and thanks for the tips, I'll have to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI love spinach dip - this recipe looks simple and delicious.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of my favorite appetizers! Reading your blog always makes me hungry :)
ReplyDeleteWOuld it be wrong to just make this for myself after the kids go to bed?! LOL, looks SO good!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your award!!! Much deserved!!! :o)
ReplyDeleteI can really turn into a "food snob" when it comes to Spinach Dip!!!! I will only eat the recipe on the back of the Knorr box!!! I usually skip the water chestnuts though, mainly to save time. I also really love it with Hawaiian bread or Wheat Thins. We love to do the Hawaiian bread bowl for showers!!!
I love spinach dip, but no one else in my house will eat it. I should invite some guests over so I have an excuse to make it again!
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest with you, that picture looks like a pile of goose poo lol. BUT I know how awesomely yuumy that recipe is, I've made it before and mmmm mmmm.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stoppin by!
Dawn
You got me straight away with the Spinach. what would you suggest to dip in it, maybe some herby breadsticks?
ReplyDeleteI love Spinach Dip!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI just made this for my hubby a few days ago... my fave!
ReplyDeleteI always looked forward to my aunt making this for birthdays when we were growing up, it really is delicious!
ReplyDeleteMmm....yum! Love the spinach dip!
ReplyDeleteOhh thank you for this!
ReplyDeleteIm gonna have to make it this week!
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ReplyDeleteThat spinach dip looks good! Spinach dip is one of my favorites.
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