Description
Cheesy spinach dip nestled in a crusty bread bowl creates comfort and nostalgia for classic party appetizers. Guests will savor each creamy spoonful, finding warmth and richness in this crowd-pleasing classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz (284 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 2 cups (480 ml) sour cream
- 1 round loaf of bread (1 lb / 454 g)
- ¼ cup (40 g) chopped onion
- 1 envelope (1 oz / 28 g) ranch salad dressing mix
- ¾ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- raw vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Blending: In a large mixing bowl, whisk sour cream, ranch dressing mix, spinach, onion, basil, and oregano until thoroughly combined, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the herbed mixture for one hour, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, creating a rich and harmonious dip.
- Bread Preparation: Select a round bread loaf, carefully slice off the top, and hollow out the interior, preserving sturdy walls to form an edible serving vessel.
- Bread Transformation: Tear or cut the extracted bread interior into bite-sized pieces, preparing accompaniments for dipping.
- Filling and Serving: Remove the chilled spinach mixture from refrigerator, generously fill the bread bowl, and artfully arrange bread chunks and fresh vegetable crudités around the platter for an appealing and interactive appetizer presentation.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerating the dip for an hour allows herbs and spices to blend deeply, intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Bread Bowl Technique: Choose a sturdy round loaf with thick walls to prevent leaking and ensure structural integrity for holding the creamy dip.
- Bread Piece Hack: Transform bread scraps into crispy dipping pieces, reducing waste and providing an extra serving element for guests.
- Serving Strategy: Surround the bread bowl with fresh vegetables for a colorful, appetizing presentation that enhances the visual appeal and offers multiple dipping options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 716 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg