Creamy Fresh Spinach Dip Recipe: A Party Dip
Ingredients
- 14 oz of tangy sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz of fresh spinach or 8 oz of frozen spinach, cooked to package instructions
- 2 clove of minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon of finely minced raw onions
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Loaf of sourdough bread or other dippers - suggestions below
Other Great Dippers
- tortilla chips
- pita chips or pita bread
- baguette slices
- veggie sticks carrot sticks, celery sticks
Instructions
- Cook the fresh spinach by adding chopped spinach and a splash of water to a sauce pan. Cover and cook over medium heat until the spinach cooks down. Make sure to give the spinach ample time to wilt and cook off any excess liquid.
- Add to a colander to let any excess water drain.
- While the spinach cools, mix the sour cream, parmesan, garlic, onion, and remaining seasonings in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate the spinach with spices making sure to give them all a good stir.
- Put it in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap for a few hours up to overnight before serving.
- When ready to serve, tear out a large section from the top of your bread creating a 'bowl'.
- Add spinach to the 'bowl' or hollow of the bread
- Tear the excess bread into bite-sized pieces and arrange them around your filled bread bowl for dipping
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