Description
This cold Spinach Dip is an ultra creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for parties and gatherings. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients like sour cream, cream cheese, and chopped spinach, combined with flavorful seasonings and water chestnuts for a delightful crunch. Serve chilled with chips, crackers, Hawaiian bread, or fresh vegetables for a guaranteed hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) container sour cream, room temperature
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8 oz) box frozen chopped spinach, cooked according to box directions, then thoroughly drained and dried
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
For Serving
- Hawaiian bread
- Crackers
- Chips
- Vegetables
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Place the sour cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper into a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Fold in Vegetables: Gently stir in the thoroughly drained and dried chopped spinach along with the chopped water chestnuts. Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or spices according to your preference.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the dip immediately with crackers, chips, Hawaiian bread, or vegetables, or for best flavor and texture, place it in the refrigerator to chill before serving. Chilling enhances the creaminess and allows the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Be sure to thoroughly drain and dry the cooked spinach to avoid a watery dip.
- Softening the cream cheese and bringing the sour cream to room temperature ensures a smooth and creamy texture when mixing.
- Chilling the dip for at least an hour enhances the flavors and makes it easier to serve.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is gluten free as long as the dippers are gluten free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cold dip, holiday appetizer, party dip, spinach dip with cream cheese, spinach dip without mayo
