Jazz up the veggie tray at your next gathering with this 5-Ingredient Creamy Spinach Dip! It’s a crowd-pleasing, easy appetizer recipe that’s perfect for just about any occasion!
Hey, guys! It’s officially holiday party season, so I thought you might appreciate a delicious new snack idea that you can serve at your next potluck.
Since just about every cocktail party includes a vegetable tray of some sort, why not make it extra-special with a Creamy Spinach Dip?! Believe me…this stuff disappears FAST!
I originally received this recipe from a friend here in Madison years and years ago. It was served at a church potluck and I instantly requested the details — I knew that I needed to have it!
The fact is, this is hardly a recipe at all! It seriously doesn’t get much easier, which is a good thing because the holiday season is already complicated enough!
Let’s keep the menu simple with quick recipes that deliver maximum flavor for minimal effort!
You know that I love a good shortcut, so I take some help from a packet of seasoning mix to give the Spinach Dip plenty of zesty flavor. You can find this particular packet in the soup aisle at your grocery store, since many folks use it to make vegetable soup.
With the addition of some fresh veggies, your semi-homemade dip is flavorful, full of texture, and absolutely deeee-licious!
Best of all, you can prepare the Spinach Dip in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to party. It’s fine overnight (or even for a day or two).
Arrange some crackers, French bread, fresh veggies, nuts, and/or cheese on a tray and your job is done. Just pop the champagne or pour the wine and you’ll have some very happy guests…with no stress for the hostess!
5-INGREDIENT CREAMY SPINACH DIP
5-Ingredient Creamy Spinach Dip
This 5-ingredient creamy spinach dip is the perfect easy party appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (1.4 ounce) package Knorr Vegetable Soup mix
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen, chopped spinach, THAWED
- 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- For serving: raw veggies, crackers, chips, or bread
Instructions
Squeeze spinach dry. In order to get most of the water out, I like to wrap the cooked spinach in a dish towel and wring out the water by squeezing the spinach in the towel.
- In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vegetable soup mix (just the dry mix), spinach, sour cream, and bell pepper until completely combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours (or overnight) before serving.
Recipe Notes
Feel free to stir in other minced veggies for a colorful, flavorful dip!
Mmm I love a good spinach dip! This is definitely perfect for those holiday parties and gatherings. And I can see why this disappears fast! Love how easy and full of flavor this is!
Thanks, Gayle! It’s such an easy option that everyone loves!
I think I will try this with reduced fat mayo and non fat sour cream and have it on baked potatoes. Grocery run tomorrow.
Love the idea of using it on potatoes, Suzie! I bet that will be delicious! Let me know how it works with the lower fat substitutes! 🙂
Go to dip at my house….so good!
Awesome! Isn’t it great?! And so simple! 🙂
I have made this recipe for many years and add some chopped water chestnuts for a little crunch. It’s great too. Also, i have made it with low fat sour cream and lite mayo and it was very tasty.
The water chestnuts sound like a great addition, Barb! And it’s good to know that a lightened-up version works equally well!
I never bother to cook the spinach, just let it defrost, and then squeeze the water out. Retains more nutrients and makes the recipe even easier!! A family favourite here, and friends always love it too!!
Hah! I love a good shortcut, Belinda, and I’ve actually done the same thing! I’m going to update the recipe right now to reflect that! Thanks for the reminder. 🙂