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A creamy, cold spinach dip made with Knorr vegetable recipe mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, and frozen spinach, served in a bread bowl or bowl with veggies and chips. Easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and potlucks.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 packet Knorr vegetable recipe mix (Vegetable Recipe Mix)
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream (can substitute low-fat or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise (can substitute light mayo)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • Bread bowl: 1 round sturdy loaf (e.g., sourdough or pumpernickel) for serving
  • Optional mix-ins: 1 can drained chopped artichoke hearts
  • Optional mix-ins: 1 can drained chopped water chestnuts
  • Optional mix-ins: 1 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
  • Optional mix-ins: red pepper flakes, chopped jalapeños, or hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  1. Thaw frozen chopped spinach or cook fresh spinach until fully wilted.
  2. Drain spinach very well by pressing/squeezing with paper towels to remove excess moisture; chop if using fresh spinach.
  3. In a large bowl, combine drained spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Knorr vegetable recipe mix packet.
  4. Add chopped green onions and lemon juice if using; stir to combine thoroughly.
  5. Stir in any desired optional mix-ins such as artichokes, water chestnuts, cheese, or spicy ingredients.
  6. Cover and chill dip in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight to develop flavor.
  7. To prepare bread bowl, select a sturdy round loaf and cut a circle about ½ inch from edge, angling knife inward to carve out cone-shaped chunk.
  8. Remove the cone and hollow out remaining bread to create a bowl; cut removed bread into bite-size chunks for dipping.
  9. Scoop chilled dip into the bread bowl or a serving bowl just before serving.

Notes

Knorr vegetable recipe mix packet is key for classic flavor; avoid substituting with other Knorr soup mixes., Press spinach thoroughly to prevent watery dip; if dip is still runny, chill longer or add additional sour cream/mayo or shredded cheese., Dip can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead; flavors improve with chilling., Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days; if in bread bowl, consume within 1 day to prevent soggy bread., Freezing not recommended due to sour cream base., The recipe scales easily for larger or smaller portions by multiplying or dividing ingredients while adjusting Knorr mix packets accordingly., Serve with fresh vegetables, chips, crackers, or alongside party platters., For lighter version, substitute low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt and light mayo., To reduce sodium, use low-sodium mayo and sour cream and reduce Knorr seasoning packet quantity, adding more to taste.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: approximately 2 tablespoons dip per serving
  • Calories: Approximately 90 calories per 2-tablespoon serving (without optional mix-ins)
  • Fat: 8 grams per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 2 grams per serving
  • Protein: 1.5 grams per serving