Go Back
Easy spinach dip in a bread bowl.
Print Recipe
5 from 7 votes

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Time in refrigerator1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Chula King

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce carton light sour cream
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) 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

Instructions

  • Beat together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and Knorr Vegetable Mix in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Add chopped spinach and water chestnuts; 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 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)

Notes

  1. May substitute Ranch Seasoning, Salad Dressing, and Recipe Mix. 
  2. I started with a 12-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach. By the time I squeezed the water from the spinach, I had around 7 ounces of chopped spinach. It's important that you squeeze as much water from the spinach as possible to avoid a runny dip.
  3. If desired, but the top of the bread round into pieces and serve with the spinach dip.
  4. 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: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.5mg