St. Patricks Spinach Dip Rye (Printable)

Festive creamy spinach blend in a hollowed rye bread bowl, ideal for gatherings and easy snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread Bowl

01 - 1 large round loaf rye bread (about 1 lb), unsliced

→ Dip Base

02 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup mayonnaise
05 - 1 packet (35 g) dry vegetable soup mix

→ Mix-ins and Seasonings

06 - 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
07 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ For Serving

10 - Extra rye bread cubes for dipping
11 - Fresh assorted vegetables (carrot sticks, celery, bell pepper strips)

# How to Make It:

01 - Hollow out the center of the rye bread loaf, leaving about 3/4 inch thick shell. Cut the removed bread into bite-sized cubes for dipping.
02 - In a large bowl, combine thawed spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, vegetable soup mix, water chestnuts, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
03 - Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
04 - Just before serving, spoon the chilled spinach dip into the hollowed bread bowl.
05 - Arrange the reserved bread cubes and fresh vegetables around the bread bowl for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sour cream and mayo creates the most velvety, crave worthy texture that clings perfectly to every bite
  • This dip actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge, making it your secret weapon for stress free entertaining
02 -
  • Squeezing every last drop of moisture from your thawed spinach is the difference between a vibrant, creamy dip and a watery disappointment
  • The bread bowl will start softening after about two hours, so plan to serve any remaining dip in a regular bowl if your party runs long
03 -
  • Use paper towels to squeeze your spinach in batches for maximum moisture removal
  • Let the bread bowl come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before filling to prevent sogginess

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