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.

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FAQs

What ingredients for spinach dip? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry.
  • 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream.
  • 1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise.
  • 1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix.
  • 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
  • 3 green onions, chopped (optional)

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.

Can you use fresh spinach instead of frozen in spinach dip? ›

This delicious spinach dip recipe is adapted from one I found on Chow.com. I've been making spinach dip for years, but using fresh baby spinach in place of frozen, chopped spinach makes all the difference!

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 ...

Why is my spinach dip runny? ›

The sour cream in your dip will tend to separate and get watery in the refrigerator, so most any spinach dip recipe is best enjoyed fresh.

Which is better frozen spinach or fresh spinach? ›

Even better, one cup of frozen spinach has more than four times the amount of nutrients, including iron, vitamin C and calcium, compared to a cup of fresh spinach.

Should frozen spinach be thawed before cooking? ›

Anytime what you're making won't be ruined or made too soggy with excess liquid, feel free to use the spinach straight from the freezer. Things like smoothies and soup are great examples but also pasta and stir-fries, where the additional moisture will quickly evaporate in the hot pan.

Who has the best spinach dip? ›

The List: Best Spinach Dips to Buy, According to Experts
  • Trader Joe's Sour Cream Spinach Dip. The Trader Joe's brand spinach dip is one of the cheapest, at $3.49 for 11 ounces. ...
  • La Terra Fina Spinach, Artichoke & Parmesan Dip/Spread. ...
  • TGI Fridays Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Dip. ...
  • Tostitos Creamy Spinach Dip.
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How do you thicken spinach dip? ›

How do you thicken spinach dip? You can thicken the spinach dip by giving it a good stir and adding a bit more cream cheese.

Does creamy spinach dip go bad? ›

The date printed on the container is an “unopened” date - meaning the dip will stay fresh if unopened until that date. Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label.

How long does 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.

Does spinach have to be cooked for spinach dip? ›

Not with frozen spinach. I would cook fresh spinach just long enough to wilt it, but frozen is the right texture once defrosted so no need to cook it.

How many cups is 10 oz of spinach? ›

One package (10 ounces) of frozen spinach leaves yields about 1-1/2 cups after cooking.

What are the ingredients in Publix spinach dip? ›

Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks with Salt, Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Calcium Disodium EDTA [Preservative]), Spinach, Sour Cream (Cultured Pasteurized Cream and Milk, Whey, Modified Cornstarch, Sodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Locust Bean Gum ...

Does spinach dip contain eggs? ›

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

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