Cold Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
Cold spinach dip in a bread bowl is easy to make and absolutely delicious. This show-stopping appetizer is packed with flavor and ready in minutes. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, or other gatherings, and this recipe is certain to be a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Electric mixer or food processor
- Silicone Spatula
- Bread Knife
- Small paring knife
Ingredients
- 16 ounce (454 grams) carton light sour cream
- 1 cup (8 ounces, 227 grams) mayonnaise
- 1.4 ounce package Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix (See Tip 1)
- 12 ounce package chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (See Tip 2)
- 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1 round loaf of bread (1 ½ to 2 pounds)
Instructions
- Beat together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and Knorr Vegetable Mix in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Add the chopped spinach and water chestnuts, and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate the spinach dip for at least one hour to allow the Vegetable Mix to soften and become incorporated into the dip.
- Cut off the top of the bread round (See Tip 3)
- Using a small paring knife, cut around the inside of the bread round, leaving about an inch border; hollow out the bread bowl.
- Transfer the spinach dip to the hollowed bread bowl. Serve with veggies, crackers, etc.
- Yield: 24 servings. (See Tip 4)
Tips/Notes
- May substitute Ranch Seasoning, Salad Dressing, and Recipe Mix.
- I started with a 12-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach. After I squeezed the water out, I had about 7 ounces of chopped spinach. Squeeze out as much water as possible to avoid a runny dip.
- If desired, cut the top of the bread round into pieces and serve with the spinach dip.
- If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this dip should last for three days. Freezing spinach dip, however, is not recommended. The reason is that the sour cream does not retain its texture well after thawing, affecting the overall quality of the dip
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1730IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.5mg
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