Best Spinach Dip Bread Bowl (Printable)

Creamy spinach dip with herbs and crunchy chestnuts in a crusty bread bowl, ideal for sharing.

# What you'll need:

→ Dip

01 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 8 oz canned water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
05 - 1 oz dry vegetable soup mix
06 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

→ Bread Bowl & Dippers

10 - 1 large round loaf sourdough or country bread
11 - 1 baguette or additional bread for dipping
12 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers), sliced for dipping

# How to make it:

01 - In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
02 - Squeeze all excess moisture from the thawed spinach then add it to the bowl.
03 - Mix in chopped water chestnuts and finely sliced green onions until fully blended.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance flavour development.
05 - Slice the top off the round bread loaf and hollow out the center leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Cut the removed bread and baguette into bite-sized cubes.
06 - Spoon chilled spinach dip into the bread bowl. Arrange bread cubes and sliced vegetables around for dipping.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • One bowl meal
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
02 -
  • For extra flavor add 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded Parmesan or Swiss cheese to the dip before chilling
  • The dip can be made up to a day ahead fill the bread bowl just before serving to prevent sogginess
03 -
  • Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid watery dip
  • Use a sharp bread knife to cleanly hollow out the bread bowl
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