Here it is – the original Knorr spinach dip recipe we all know and love.
There’s a reason it’s been around for years. It’s really good!
People never tire of this spinach dip and every time I serve it, it gets gobbled up quickly.
You will notice at the end of this recipe a link to our other spinach dip recipe. It is a bit different. Try them both and see which version you prefer.
Spinach is SO healthy for us that it is a wonderful food to include in our diet on a regular basis. Look here for more information on the health benefits of spinach.
Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package dry vegetable soup mix, Knorr
- 1 package frozen spinach
- 2 loaves sourdough bread, round, or pumpernickel bread or 1 of each
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen spinach fully and drain well. Wring it out a bit with your hands to make sure it is well drained.
- Chop the spinach. Mix it with the other ingredients, except the bread, and refrigerate it to let the flavors meld together.
- Hollow out one of the loaves of bread with a knife, cutting the bread you remove into 2 inch chunks for dipping. I have specified 2 loaves of the bread because if you just get 1 there always seems to be dip left over and no bread to use it up. Cut the second loaf of bread into cubes for dipping.
- Place the hollowed out loaf of bread on a serving plate and fill the hollow with the chilled dip. Arrange the cubes of bread around the loaf and use them to dip.
Tips:
- Using one loaf of white sourdough bread and one dark pumpernickel bread not only gives people a choice of breads, it makes the plate look prettier too.
- A crusty French or Italian bread works well too. Just don’t use a soft bread as it breaks up as you are trying to dip it.
- Try a crusty artisan type whole grain bread with this dip. Whole grain breads are healthier for us.
- Using a lighter sour cream and mayonnaise will cut the fat content, but I don’t suggest you use no fat versions. They are filled with fillers and starches that just aren’t as healthy for us.
If you like this Knorr spinach dip recipe, try our other spinach dip recipe. It’s delicious too.
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A Great Tip
posted by Cassie from Ontario.
I found the spinach was long and stringy even after chopping it, so I threw all the ingredients into to food processor for about 30 seconds and it came out perfectly!
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A Holiday Hit
by Angie
(Athabasca, Alberta, Canada)
This recipe is great but I made a few changes.
First of all I added a small can of water chestnuts, chopped and drained. I find the water chestnuts add a nice texture to the dip, and I don’t think it would taste quite the same without them. I also used spinach that was already chopped, and chopped it up even more once I had thawed and drained it. If the spinach is not chopped up enough it will be too long and stringy and make it harder to dip the bread. Other than that this is a terrific recipe and a holiday favourite. I make it every Christmas and it’s always a hit!
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changes made to this recipe
by judi mcinnes
(kelowna,b.c.)
I have found that fresh finely cut bagged spinach is so much more flavorful and has a more desireable texture than using the frozen spinach. I also add a can of water chestnuts for some crunch.
I have made this recipe for years. My kids hate spinach and devour this great appetizer. I believe it’s the fresh spinach that makes the difference.
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add ons..
this dip also works with water chestnuts and graded cheese..umm very tasty
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original recipe
by Julie
(Montreal, QC, Canada)
The original Knorr spinach dip recipe I make uses 1 can (8 oz./227 g) water chestnuts, drained and chopped. It gives a nice crunch to the dip.
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Spinach Dip A Hit Every Time
by sharron
(Canada)
Love this recipe! And so do family and friends.I rate this one a 5. The only change i’ve made was instead of using Mayonnaise i use cream cheese.