Description
Spinach dip nestled in a rustic bread bowl delivers creamy, herbal comfort perfect for gatherings. Guests will devour this classic appetizer, savoring each rich, tangy spoonful loaded with fresh herbs and smooth cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (284 grams) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 round loaf of bread (1 pound / 454 grams)
Seasonings:
- 1 envelope (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch salad dressing mix
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Vegetables:
- ¼ cup (40 grams) chopped onion
- Raw vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together sour cream, ranch dressing mix, finely chopped spinach, diced onion, crushed basil, and crumbled oregano in a spacious mixing vessel until uniformly blended.
- Refrigerate the herbed mixture for approximately 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to intermingle and intensify.
- Select a robust round bread loaf and carefully slice off the crown, reserving the top piece.
- Gently excavate the interior of the bread, creating a hearty edible container while maintaining sturdy walls.
- Transform the extracted bread into rustic bite-sized morsels using gentle hand-tearing or precise knife cuts.
- Extract the chilled spinach mixture from the refrigerator and generously ladle the creamy concoction into the hollowed bread shell.
- Artfully arrange the bread chunks and an assortment of crisp raw vegetables surrounding the stuffed bread loaf on an elegant serving platter, creating an inviting presentation for guests to enjoy.
Notes
- Perfect for gatherings, this crowd-pleasing appetizer combines creamy textures with vibrant herb flavors.
- Chilling the dip for at least an hour allows ingredients to blend, intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Hollow out the bread carefully to create a sturdy, edible serving vessel that adds rustic charm to your presentation.
- Prepare bread pieces and vegetables in advance to make last-minute assembly quick and effortless.
- Keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, making it an excellent make-ahead party dish.
- Customize by swapping fresh herbs or adding extra ingredients like crumbled bacon or diced bell peppers for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg