Bread Bowl Spinach Dip is the easiest appetizer to make! No baking required, it's ready in 10 minutes! A go-to party favorite, with tasty variations that you can make it your own. From Spicy to Baked, everyone will love this crowd pleasing party dip.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Amazing flavor - the perfect blend of creamy and savory that's hard to resist
- Personalize - make this recipe your own with great flavor variations (like spicy or oven baked)
- Fast and Easy - ready made in 10 minutes, no baking required!
- Make Ahead - perfect when you're entertaining for busy hosts
Ingredients
- Dry Vegetable Soup Packet (like Knorr or Lipton)
- Round Cobb Loaf (Unsliced Bread)
- Sour Cream
- Mayo
- Frozen Spinach - thawed
- Green Onions
- Grated Cheese
- Can of Water Chestnuts
How to Make Bread Bowl Spinach Dip
- Prepare Spinach - defrost frozen spinach, and squeeze out any excess water
- Mix Ingredients - in a large bowl, mix spinach, sour cream, mayo, green onions, grated cheese, water chestnuts and dried Vegetable Soup blend. Stir until combined.
- Chill - cover with cling wrap and place in fridge for minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Hollow the Bowl - Using a knife, hollow out the insides creating a bowl, leaving about 1" border. Save the bread you removed to serve with your dip.
- Serve and Enjoy - place the dip inside your hollowed bread bowl and serve with bread cubes, cut vegetables, or crackers.
Recipe Tips and FAQs
- Lower Fat - substitute sour cream with Greek Yogurt and fat free mayo
- Skip the Bread Bowl - tastes just as good in a glass bowl
- Really Squeeze the Spinach - squeeze with your hands or put in a cheesecloth and wring out excess water. Wet spinach makes the dip watery.
- Add Cream Cheese - bring it to room temperature and mix in for a richer taste (add a clove of minced garlic for extra flavor)
- Make It Ahead - prepare the dip the day before you are serving, keep refrigerated and assemble when ready to serve
Spinach Dip Variations
- Hot Spinach Dip - mix in 1 block of room temperature Cream Cheese and ½ cup of grated Parmesan Cheese and bake in oven proof dish at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until hot and bubbly
- Artichoke Hearts - add a cup of chopped Marinated Artichoke Hearts for a twist
- Proteins - try adding fried Bacon, shredded Chicken, canned Crab, Chorizo or Shrimp
- Cheesy Variations - try sharper cheese like Swiss Cheese or add some Blue Cheese
- Spicy Spinach Dip - mix in Sriracha Sauce, Tabasco or Cayenne Pepper
- Mexican Spinach Dip - add Chipotles in Adobo Sauce, jalapeños or chili powder with fresh chopped cilantro
- Fresh Herbs - add a pop of freshness with chopped dill, parsley, basil or cilantro
Can I Use Fresh Spinach?
Yes. While frozen is the easiest option, you can substitute with fresh spinach. Just steam or sauté, then chop before adding into your dip (squeezing out excess water). Use 10oz (300 grams) of fresh spinach for this recipe.
Homemade Vegetable Soup Blend
Knorr Vegetable Soup mix is available in any supermarket, and is the flavor base for the dip. In Australia, substitute Continental Spring Vegetable Soup Mix (30 grams). This dip is a timeless party favorite, and you can even make your own budget friendly spice blend for Spinach Dip.
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Storage
- Fridge - place leftover dip in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 days
- Freezer - best enjoyed fresh, not recommended to freeze, as the texture changes when it defrosts
What Can I Dip Besides Bread?
It doesn't have to be only bread. You'll love these Spinach Dip dipping suggestions;
- Tortilla Chips or Potato Chips
- Bread Sticks
- Crackers
- Chopped Vegetables (carrots, celery, cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower)
- Pita Bread, sliced Baguette or Turkish Bread
- Dill Pickle Spears
- Pretzels
Party Dips You'll Love
- Easy French Onion Dip Made From Scratch
- Swiss Cheese Fondue
- Authentic Tzatziki Sauce
- Bacon Ranch Dip
- Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip
- Blue Cheese Dip
- Chipotle Guacamole
- Texas Caviar
This easy Bread Bowl Spinach Dip is really quick to make, and is a proven crowd pleaser! You can prepare it in advance, bring it to a potluck, a holiday party or a family games night! It's so tasty, people will even eat the bowl, trust me! Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Ingredients
- 1 package of dry vegetable soup mix (40g/1.4oz)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 10 oz (250g) package of frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 cup of grated cheese cheddar or mozzarella
- 1 can water chestnuts drained and chopped
- 1 large round unsliced Cobb Loaf
Instructions
- Defrost frozen spinach, squeeze out any excess water.
- in a large bowl, mix spinach, sour cream, mayo, green onions, grated cheese, water chestnuts and dried Vegetable Soup blend. Stir until combined.
- Cover with cling wrap and place in fridge for minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Using a knife, hollow out the insides creating a bowl, leaving about 1" border. Save the bread you removed to enjoy with your dip.
- Place the dip inside your hollowed bread bowl and serve with bread cubes, sliced vegetables, or crackers.
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*originally published September 2015, updated December 2023
