Classic Spinach Dip Recipe (2024)

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ByJo-Anna RooneyPostedOctober 14, 2021September 8, 2022UpdatedSeptember 8, 2022

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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.

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?

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.

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!

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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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

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Instructions

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

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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 ...

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided.
1 small onion, finely chopped.
2 cloves garlic, minced.
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach - thawed, drained, and chopped.
½ cup milk.
6 ounces cream cheese.
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided.
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese.

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Spinach is a non-starchy veggie, which means it does not have much effect on blood sugar levels. So, you can enjoy the green delight as much as you want. Spinach is considered a low-glycaemic index food, and foods that have low GI are said to have little or no effect on the blood sugar levels.

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You can substitute canned spinach for fresh or frozen to create a delectable spinach lasagna, or you can get brunchy with it, using it as your featured vegetable in a delicious quiche or vegetable frittata. Elevate your party menu with some spinach egg rolls using the canned variety.

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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.

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Fresh spinach works well in salads and other raw applications, but if a recipe calls for cooked spinach, you can use frozen spinach. You can use defrosted spinach to make soup, sauce, stir-fry, quiche, or filler for lasagna. You can also blend defrosted spinach in a blender to make a smoothie or a spinach dip.

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Discoloration: If the dip's color has darkened, lightened, or changed in a way that is unnatural for the specific product, this can indicate spoilage. Texture: The consistency of the dip should be uniform. If it becomes watery, separated, or develops a slimy or unusually thick texture, it has likely gone bad.

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ingredients

16 ounces sour cream.
1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix.
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained.
¹⁄₄ cup minced onion.
¹⁄₄ - ³⁄₄ teaspoon basil.
¹⁄₄ teaspoon oregano.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Ingredients: Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Lactic Acid, Gelatin, Mono & Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Disodium Phosphate, Locust Bean Gum, Natural Flavor), Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sugar, ...

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Fresh Spinach Juice Rich in Antioxidants

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