✔ Updated · step photos, a lighter version and a hot baked option
Knorr spinach dip is the creamy, crunchy party classic made with a packet of vegetable recipe mix, sour cream, mayo, spinach and water chestnuts. It's 10 minutes of stirring, and I make it the night before every party.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Squeeze the spinach really, really dry. Watery spinach is the only way to ruin this dip, and it's the step most people rush.
Why You'll Love This Spinach Dip
- Six ingredients, no cooking, just one bowl and a spoon.
- Creamy with a crunch, thanks to the chopped water chestnuts.
- Better made ahead, so it's one less thing to do on party day.
What's in Knorr Spinach Dip?
This is the classic party dip built around Knorr Vegetable recipe mix, a dried soup and dip mix with carrots, onions, red bell pepper and seasonings. Each ingredient does a job:
- Frozen chopped spinach: the green, and the reason for the name. Frozen is easier than fresh and already finely chopped.
- Sour cream and mayonnaise: the creamy, tangy base. Use full-fat for the classic version.
- Vegetable recipe mix: all the seasoning, plus little bits of dried vegetables that soften in the fridge.
- Water chestnuts: a fresh, juicy crunch in every bite.
- Green onions: a mild oniony bite and extra color.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Squeeze, then squeeze again. I wring the spinach out in a clean dish towel until barely a drop comes out. A 10-ounce box shrinks to about 3/4 cup.
- Give it the full 2 hours. The vegetable mix is dried, so it needs time in the fridge to soften and season the dip. Straight after mixing, it tastes a bit gritty and flat. Overnight is even better.
- Build the bread bowl last. Hollow out the loaf just before serving and fill it then, so the bread doesn't go soggy. Tear the insides into cubes for dipping.
- Keep it cold. This is a mayo and sour cream dip, so don't leave it out for more than 2 hours. At a long party, I put out half and swap in a fresh bowl from the fridge.
- Easy add-ins. A drained, chopped can of artichoke hearts, a handful of grated Parmesan or a few slices of crumbled crisp bacon all work beautifully.
Classic Knorr Spinach Dip
16
servings10
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minutes160
kcal2
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minutesThe classic party spinach dip made with Knorr vegetable recipe mix: thawed, squeezed-dry chopped spinach stirred into sour cream and mayonnaise with crunchy water chestnuts and green onions, then chilled for 2 hours. Serve it in a bread bowl with crackers and veggies.
Ingredients
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (one 10-ounce box), thawed
16 ounces sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 packet (1.4 oz) Knorr Vegetable recipe mix
8 ounces sliced water chestnuts (one 8-ounce can), drained and chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 round sourdough or pumpernickel loaf, for a bread bowl (optional)
Directions
- Thaw the spinach, then squeeze it as dry as you can, a handful at a time or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel. You should end up with about 3/4 cup of very dry spinach.
- Drain the water chestnuts and chop them into small pieces. Thinly slice the green onions.
- In a medium bowl, stir the sour cream, mayonnaise and the vegetable recipe mix together until smooth.
- Add the spinach, water chestnuts and green onions and stir until evenly mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the dried vegetables in the mix soften and the flavors blend. Stir, then serve in a hollowed-out bread bowl or a serving dish with crackers, bread cubes and raw vegetables.
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Lighter and Hot Versions
| Version | Swap | How to serve |
|---|---|---|
| Classic (recipe card) | Sour cream and mayonnaise | Cold, in a bread bowl |
| Lighter | Plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream, light mayo | Cold, with crunchy veggies |
| Hot and cheesy | Add 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan | Baked at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes |
| Spinach artichoke | Add a drained, chopped 14-ounce can of artichoke hearts | Cold, or baked with the cheese |
More Party Dips
Setting out a dip spread? This one sits nicely next to a warm spinach artichoke dip, a cheesy Velveeta spinach dip and a classic French onion dip. For game day, add a buffalo chicken dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make Knorr spinach dip?
Stir together 16 ounces of sour cream, 1 cup of mayonnaise and a packet of Knorr Vegetable recipe mix. Fold in a 10-ounce box of thawed, squeezed-dry chopped spinach, a drained and chopped 8-ounce can of water chestnuts and 3 sliced green onions. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
How long does Knorr spinach dip last?
Covered in the fridge, it keeps for 3 to 4 days. Stir it before serving, since a little liquid can collect on top. Don't leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour on a hot day.
Can you make a healthier Knorr spinach dip?
Yes. Swap the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt and use light mayonnaise, or replace half the mayo with more yogurt. It's a little tangier and less rich but still creamy, and it cuts the calories and fat by roughly half.
Can you serve Knorr spinach dip hot?
You can. Stir 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup of Parmesan into the dip, spread it in a small baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling. It's richer and gooier, more like a hot spinach artichoke dip.
Can you freeze spinach dip?
I don't recommend it. Mayonnaise and sour cream separate when frozen and thawed, so the dip turns watery and grainy. It's better to make it a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.
