Spinach Dip Recipe
Overview:
Delight your taste buds with this creamy and flavorful Spinach Dip recipe from Lovewithrecipes.com. This delightful appetizer is perfect for gatherings, parties, or even just a cozy night in. With its quick and easy preparation, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dip ready to enjoy in no time!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 10 oz | Frozen Spinach |
| 1 cup | Sour Cream |
| 1 1/2 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1 | Garlic Clove |
| 1/4 cup | Green Onions, chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Water Chestnuts, chopped (optional) |
| To taste | Salt and Pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out any excess moisture. Finely mince the garlic clove.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and water chestnuts (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Season: Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Remember, you can always adjust the seasoning later, so start with a little and add more as needed.
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Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dip for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the dip to firm up. This step is crucial for achieving the best taste and texture.
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Prepare the Bread Bowl: While the dip is chilling, prepare the bread bowl. Take a round sourdough bread loaf or pumpernickel loaf and carefully hollow out the center to create a bowl-like shape. Reserve the bread pieces for serving.
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Fill the Bread Bowl: Once the dip has chilled, spoon it into the hollowed-out bread bowl, ensuring it’s evenly distributed and filling the cavity completely.
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Serve: Arrange the reserved bread pieces around the filled bread bowl. These can be cut into squares or slices, perfect for dipping into the creamy spinach mixture. Alternatively, you can serve the dip with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
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Enjoy: Your Spinach Dip is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it as an appetizer at your next gathering or enjoy it as a delicious snack any time of day.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 1537.9
- Fat Content: 36.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 72.2mg
- Sodium Content: 3371.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 249.9g
- Fiber Content: 13.9g
- Sugar Content: 16.7g
- Protein Content: 57.4g
Tips:
- For a lighter version, you can use reduced-fat sour cream and mayonnaise.
- Add a kick of spice by incorporating a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- Customize the dip by adding your favorite herbs or spices, such as dill, parsley, or onion powder.
- Make the dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving. Just give it a quick stir before serving to freshen it up.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
