Spinach Dip
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Maxine | 📂 Category: Appetizers A classic 1980s party favorite, this creamy spinach dip combines crunchy water chestnuts, green onions, and savory vegetable soup mix. Perfect for serving chilled with crackers, pumpernickel bread, or fresh vegetables.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 2 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 oz | Spinach | cooked and squeezed dry |
| 1 can (8 oz) | Water Chestnuts | chopped |
| 1 package | Vegetable Soup Mix | dry regular |
| 1/2 to 1 cup | Mayonnaise | |
| 1/2 to 1 cup | Sour Cream | |
| 1 bunch | Green Onions | chopped |
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 10 oz cooked spinach (ensuring it is squeezed completely dry), 1 can (8 oz) chopped water chestnuts, 1 package dry regular vegetable soup mix, 1/2 to 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 to 1 cup sour cream, and 1 bunch chopped green onions.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the dip is smooth and creamy.
- Cover the bowl tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dry soup mix to fully hydrate.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This dip is best made a few hours or a day ahead to let the flavors develop. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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