Classic Spinach Dip

Name: Classic Spinach Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped; 2 tablespoons water; 2/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons vegetable soup mix; 1 green onion, chopped; Assorted crackers

In Stafford, Texas, Joyce Fogleman requests: “Everywhere I take this dip, I’m asked for the recipe. I don’t make it at home because I’m afraid that’s all I’d eat the entire day. I’d love a downsized version I could make at home.”

Ingredients

4 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons water
2/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons vegetable soup mix
1 green onion, chopped
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and water. Cover and microwave on high for 45-60 seconds or until wilted; drain. Cool slightly and squeeze dry.
In a small bowl, combine the water chestnuts, sour cream, mayonnaise, soup mix, onion and spinach. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 83 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Dip or Spread in Cooking for 2 Fall 2006

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slmacbeth

Oct 19, 2017

I also wilted the spinach on the stove. I don't normally like water chestnuts, but I chopped them very finely, and it was pretty good. I found it difficult to locate vegetable soup mix.
PenelopeWin

Jul 24, 2016

This was good but not the best spinach dip I have had. It was a tad bit sour. I might make this again but then again I might try another recipe for spinach dip.
HarryNinja

Feb 9, 2012

I've been making this dip for years (same ingredients at least) and absolutely love it (especially on game day). To make it even easier, you can use frozen, chopped, spinach that you've thawed and drained.
Amy the Midwife

Apr 6, 2010

Very good dip!I wilted the spinach stove-top, since I prefer not to nuke food.I served the dip with sliced red & yellow bell peppers, cucumbers and baby carrots. It made a beautifully colorful platter.