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This Knorr Spinach Dip is a crowd pleaser at any gathering. It’s creamy, flavorful, and a breeze to whip up. Serve with baguette slices or crackers for a delicious appetizer.
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A Spinach Dip for Every Occasion
My family has been making this dip for as long as I can remember. It’s a must-have at our Thanksgiving table, but we also love serving it on Christmas Eve, at Super Bowl parties, 4th of July picnics, and just about any potluck. It’s light, flavorful, and unbelievably easy to make! Plus it is packed with spinach so I am going to say it’s basically a salad. Ok, maybe that’s a stretch, but still, having a bunch of spinach makes it somewhat healthy, right?
Spinach dip is always a crowd-pleasing appetizer, and while some versions are served warm, this one is chilled—making it especially refreshing in the summertime. But honestly, we enjoy it year-round! Give it a try and you will see why this is one of our go-to spinach recipes!
Spinach Dip Ingredients
This delicious dip comes together with just FIVE ingredients! Here’s what you need:
- Frozen spinach – Thawed spinach works best for this recipe since it is not heated up.
- Knorr vegetable recipe mix – This can be found next to the seasonings in the dressing or spice aisle. It has all the flavor you will need mixed in one packet.
- Sour cream – Thickens the spinach dip and adds an extra flavor to the homemade dip. For a tangy twist you can use Greek yogurt instead.
- Mayonnaise – A creamy base with a sweet and savory taste.
- Water chestnuts – An added ingredient that gives this spinach a nice little crunch. It is unique and a special touch most don’t use.
How to Make Knorr Spinach Dip
With only three steps to making this spinach dip, you will have this dip ready in no time! It is simple to prepare the spinach and then combine all the ingredients in one bowl. Serve with your favorite crackers or chips for a fun appetizer or snack!
- Spinach – Thaw and drain the spinach and dry it with paper towels.
- Combine – Mix everything together and chill for 2 hours before serving.
- Serve – Place crackers, chips, or bread on. board or out for family and friends to enjoy.
Tips for making Spinach Dip
Let’s be honest, the Knorr seasoning is the reason why this dip is so easy. All the flavors are nicely balanced right there in the packet. You really just have to dump everything all in and you are set. Really the hardest part is thawing the spinach. Here are some tips on how to best thaw and drain frozen spinach:
- Thawing spinach – In order to thaw spinach, you need to leave it in the fridge overnight or at room temperature. Make sure your spinach in the bag is also in a bowl in case the liquid drips out.
- Draining spinach – Use a paper towel or a colander. If using the paper towel, wrap the spinach in the wet paper towel and squeeze the spinach allowing the liquid to drain from the spinach into a bowl. Use the colander by pressing the spinach down into the holes allowing the liquid to drain into a bowl.
- Garnish – Top with cold, shredded mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese for an extra garnish.
Using Fresh Spinach Instead of Frozen
If you’d rather use fresh spinach instead of frozen, it’s easy to swap! Simply chop about 10 ounces of fresh spinach and sauté it in a pan with a little olive oil and salt until wilted. Let it cool, then squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Once it’s drained, mix it right into the dip just like you would with frozen spinach!
How To Serve Knorr Spinach Dip
You can serve this easy spinach dip recipe with so many yummy things! Feel free to use your imagination, but here are a few of our favorites:
- Bread – French bread chunks, sliced baguette, sourdough bread, or even a bread bowl to serve it in.
- Vegetables – Carrot sticks, celery, bell peppers, broccoli, and
- Crackers – Ritz crackers, Triscuits, or wheat thins are thick and crunchy.
- Chips – Potato or tortilla chips, pita chips, and ruffles work great for dipping.
Questions About Spinach Dip
Because this recipe calls for sour cream and mayo, it is best served cold. However, we have an absolutely amazing Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip you must try! We also love using fresh spinach in this scrumptious Fresh Spinach Dip.
Any leftover dip will store nicely in the refrigerator for up to four days. It’s not recommended that you freeze this dip, since mayo and sour cream don’t generally freeze well and can become watery or grainy after thawing. But we’re pretty sure if you set a bowl of this creamy goodness out at a party, there won’t be much left when the crowd thins!
Storing Leftover Spinach Dip
Place the leftover spinach dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four to five days long. When ready to enjoy, stir the contents together before serving.
Knorr Spinach Dip
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) box frozen leaf spinach
- 1 (1.4 ounce) packet Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (8 ounce) can) diced water chestnuts
Instructions
- Thaw and drain the spinach and dry with paper towels.
- Mix everything together and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers, chips, or bread.
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I’ve been making this recipe for about 30 years! It never disappoints, so delicious people who don’t like spinach love it!
I have made this dip many times and is delicious. I do pick out the peas from the soup mix. Instead of using just paper towels, I also use a clean terrycloth towel. I lay the paper towels on the cloth towel and after draining the spinach, spread the spinach on the paper towels. Place a few more sheets of paper towels on top and starting on the short end, roll the towels up tight to squeeze the moisture out. It might take a little more stirring to incorporate all the ingredients, but so worth it
That’s a great idea! I am sure something like cheesecloth would also work well to achieve this. Definitely the more liquid you can drain from the spinach the better. Great suggestion!
try replacing the sour cream with full fat greek yogurt. mmm tasty and more “healthy” (?)
this was suggested by a yogurt maker years ago in an advertisment.
each time I’ve made it this way most folks can’t tell the difference.
I haven’t tried that before but I am sure it would be delicious! I love Greek yogurt. Thanks for the suggestion!