Spinach Dip With Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix
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Put a unique spin on the classic Knorr Spinach Dip with this creamy, cold veggie dip recipe. It’s always a hit at parties and gatherings and guaranteed to please!
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I love using the classic Knorr vegetable recipe mix as the base for my spinach dip. There’s just something about the incredible flavor that goes hand in hand with a great spinach dip. And, just so you know, this isn’t a sponsored post either! LOL Frankly, most people expect that distinct flavor combination even if they don’t realize it comes from a Knorr vegetable mix. You know, kinda like it’s hard to call a green bean casserole…a green bean casserole without the fried onions?
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Why You’ll Love This Extra Special Spinach Dip
- A fast and easy spinach dip recipe to pull together on a busy schedule, it’s the best make-ahead dish for optimum flavor!
- Knorr spinach dip recipe is a classic, and we’ve added just enough “extra” to make it special!
- Beautifully presented in a bread bowl or with crackers and crudités.
- Homemade spinach dip is adaptable for any crowd, smooth and creamy, or chunky and crisp to the bite.
- Knorr vegetable dip with spinach is wonderful as a sandwich spread to make individual appetizers and more!
Ingredients That Make Your Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe Extra Special
By the way, this recipe is super simple to double if you are feeding a large crowd. Plus, you might want some leftovers because spinach dip is very versatile.
(See the serving suggestions section below.)
- Frozen Chopped Spinach – a 10 oz package is about 1 ½ cups when thawed; 24 ounces of fresh spinach is the equivalent of 10 ounces of frozen spinach when cooked down and drained.
- Plain Greek Yogurt – or sour cream
- Mayonnaise – acts as a binder in spinach dip.
- Parmesan Cheese – grated Parm is one of those special “extras” in this spinach dip recipe that creates a rich and tangy depth.
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic Powder
- Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix – One 1.8 ounce envelope seasons the whole batch of homemade dip.
- Water Chestnuts – drain and chop. Neutrally flavored with a trademark crunch, water chestnuts add a pleasurable bite and texture.
- Green Onions – finely chop the slender white “bulb” portion.
For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
How To Make Easy Spinach Dip With Knorr Vegetable Mix
Especially for tight schedules, homemade spinach dip is easy to throw together and best when made ahead. The longer it sits, 12-24 hours is ideal, the better! Three easy steps: thaw, mix, and chill.
When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Thaw and squeeze spinach until dry. (For tips & ideas, see How To Thaw And Dry Spinach For Knorr Veggie Dip below.)
- Mix all the spinach dip ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container or well-covered bowl for several hours or overnight.
- Serve spinach dip in a bowl with anything yummy: pita, crackers, bread, pretzels, and/or a selection of veggies.
Recipe Notes + Tips For Success
- For a smoother consistency, put everything except the spinach in a food processor and pulse for 30-60 seconds. Add the spinach to the dip in a bowl and combine.
- If you like a little crunch in your junk, hand mix your dip.
- Looking to use fresh spinach instead of frozen in your homemade spinach dip? You will need to cook down the fresh spinach and squeeze it dry.
Chef’s Note
If you end up with a lot of spinach juice, freeze in an ice-cube tray and store to use later in soups or stews for added nutrition benefits.
Storage
Store leftover spinach dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
If you are serving a few people or making a double batch of this spinach dip for a large crowd, keep ½ or ⅔ of the dip in the fridge to replenish as it is eaten. This cuts down on the time the spinach dip sets out and the possibility of cross-contamination when refilling a used bowl.
Extra Special Spinach Dip Additions
Want to put a little more “extra” into an already special spinach dip? Try adding any or all of these additions to your homemade dip if you feel “extra” audacious today!
- Salad-Sized Cooked Shrimp
- Well Drained Chopped Artichoke Hearts
- Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Banana Peppers Well Drained
- Crispy Bacon Bits (yes, I went there!)
- Need a little extra protein? Use a food processor or finely dice a couple of hard-cooked eggs.
Homemade Spinach Dip Serving Suggestions
- Spinach dip is excellent on bagels with sliced garden tomato and green lettuce; a perfect way to use up leftovers if you have any!
- Serve homemade spinach dip in a rye or sourdough bread bowl.*
- Use as a spread for wraps, pita pockets, and sandwiches in place of mayonnaise or dressings.
- Mix one diced hardboiled egg to 1 tablespoon of spinach dip for a tasty egg salad on the fly; use bread or go animal style with Boston bib lettuce or butter leaves.
- Serve spinach dip on crostinis (or melba toast) with a thin slice of cucumber, and sprinkle with different spices or herbs to taste.
- For football fans where wings are the thing, serve this knorr spinach dip in place of dressing with celery and carrot sticks at your next game viewing. “…and the crowd goes wild!!!”
* Spinach Dip Bread Bowl Note: Don’t have one readily available? Try this amazing No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread recipe using a 4qt or smaller dutch oven and make your own bread bowl.
Homemade Spinach Dip FAQs
Water chestnuts are root bulbs grown in fresh water, aka aquatic tubers. They are round white bulbs encased in brown papery skin and look like chestnuts. They come fresh or canned and have a crisp, juicy crunch. Canned water chestnuts are pretty neutral in flavor when added to dips or stir-fry.
Find water chestnuts with other Asian products in the grocery store.
The answer depends on the spinach dip recipe. There are creamy cold spinach dips, like this one and there are hot spinach dip recipes that are baked in the oven until the top is crisp and inside cheese has melted. Both are delicious.
Most anything you like in the bread and cracker category: flatbread, melba toast, roasted garlic rye chips, naan, baked pita chips, pretzels, pretzel crisps, kettle-cooked potato chips. Add a selection of veggies: carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, bell peppers, etc.
Spinach dip pairs beautifully with crudités and charcuterie board. Might as well wow them with a Lemon Meringue Martini or Sparkling Cucumber Gimlet too! Just sayin’!
How To Thaw And Dry Spinach For Knorr Veggie Dip
“Drying” spinach for spinach dip the first time can sound a little intimidating, but like anything, once you do it, it’s no biggie. There are several ways to go about draining and drying frozen spinach.
THAWING AND DRAINING FROZEN SPINACH
Too Darn Busy: Put a block of frozen spinach in a colander and set it in a bowl to catch the juice. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top and set it in the fridge to thaw overnight or as you go about your day.
Stuff To Do: Run frozen spinach under cool water (some prefer warm water) using a finer-grade strainer. Set the strainer in a bowl on the counter and allow it to drain, shaking it off every once.
Gotta Have It: Lightly rinse the ice off of the spinach block and put it in a large microwave-safe bowl. Set your microwave to defrost and stir/break apart the spinach every 45-60 seconds to avoid hot spots.
DRYING SPINACH FOR DIP
Hands Down: The quickest and easiest, IMO, is to squeeze a handful of spinach at a time until you have it “dried” to a point it won’t cause the spinach dip to be runny.
Don’t Touch: Use a soup ladle or large spoon to press the spinach down, forcing the juice out of the colander or sieve.
Paper Trail: Use paper towels to draw and squeeze out excess water. (Check your paper towels; there’s no lint in the spinach dip ingredient list!) 🙂
Spinner Alert: Line a salad spinner’s interior basket with paper towels and go to town. Lining the spin basket keeps smaller spinach pieces from being spun out through basket weaving.
Old Fashioned: Cheesecloth! Place the thawed spinach in the cheesecloth and twist it around until you have a tight ball and squeeze. Brings back memories of my grandmother.
Give this classic Knorr Spinach Dip a try and watch it become the star of your next gathering. It’s easy, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser!
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Extra Special Spinach Dip
Turn up the competition with an extra special twist on a classic Knorr spinach dip recipe. A creamy, cold veggie dip for any get-together, potluck, holiday, or sports viewing party!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 16 ounces 2% plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 envelope (1.8 ounce) Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix
- 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 3 green onions, finely chopped (use the green part for a little garnish)
Instructions
- Squeeze spinach until dry.
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator several hours, or overnight. The longer it sits the better 12-24 hours is ideal.
- Serve in a bowl with crackers, bread, pretzels, baked pita chips, or veggies (carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, bell peppers etc.)
Notes
Store the dip in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
OPTIONS:
- Serve in a bread bowl
- For a smoother consistency put everything except for the spinach in a food processor and pulse for 30-60 seconds. Place in a bowl and stir in spinach.
- Use as a spread for wraps and sandwiches
- you can replace frozen spinach with fresh spinach. You will need to cook down the fresh spinach and squeeze it dry
- Add salad-sized cooked shrimp
- Add well-drained chopped artichoke hearts
- Add teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 32 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 48Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used and are just estimates. We encourage, especially if these numbers are important to you, to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
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