The Best Spinach Dip Recipe with Fresh Ingredients (2024)

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July is full of summer celebrations between our two families. Birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays are great excuses to get together and have a great time. I have a few basic go-to recipes for entertaining and one of my favorites is this homemade spinach dip. This is the best spinach dip recipe that you will find for a from-scratch spinach dip that doesn’t include powdered vegetable mix.

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I use real, fresh veggies and a secret ingredient to make this family favorite stand out from all the rest. I only make easy spinach dip recipes so you can be assured that this doesn’t take much more time that using the frozen spinach and other shortcuts.

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The secret ingredient in this bread bowl spinach dip is DairyPureSour Cream. You may be familiar with DairyPure and not even realize it. Land O’Lakes Sour Cream is now Dean’sDairyPureSour Cream, with the same great taste that families have loved and trusted for years.

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DairyPureSour Cream is made with fresh cream and milk from their owndairy. I love DairyPure’s 5-Point Purity Promise: Their products contain no artificial growth hormones, is tested for antibiotics, is continually quality tested to ensure purity, only comes from cows fed a healthy diet and is cold shipped from your trusteddairy. If you are looking to cut out a few fat grams you could make a low-fat spinach dip recipe with DairyPure Light Sour Cream (which contains 50% less fat and 41% fewer calories).

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrot (I use the food processor for a quick prep)
  • 1/2 cup minced yellow onion
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup DairyPureSour Cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 20 ounces baby spinach, washed and dried
  • Bread Bowl
  • Vegetables for dipping

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Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir. Cook veggies until soft for about 5 minutes. Put into a small bowl and reserve.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add half of your spinach. Allow to cook down about 3 minutes and add the other half of the spinach until wilted.

Using paper towels, squeeze moisture away from the spinach and then add to a medium mixing bowl. Add cooked vegetable mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl and mix well to combine. Add salt and pepper as needed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

Serve in a bread bowl with vegetables.

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The Best Homemade Spinach Dip

Author: A Mom's Impression

Servings: 12 people

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This is the best spinach dip recipe that you will find for a from-scratch spinach dip that doesn't include powdered vegetable mix.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrot I use the food processor for a quick prep
  • 1/2 cup minced yellow onion
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup DairyPure Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 20 ounces baby spinach washed and dried
  • Bread Bowl
  • Vegetables for dipping

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir. Cook veggies until soft for about 5 minutes. Put into a small bowl and reserve.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add half of your spinach. Allow to cook down about 3 minutes and add the other half of the spinach until wilted.

  • Using paper towels, squeeze moisture away from the spinach and then add to a medium mixing bowl. Add cooked vegetable mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl and mix well to combine. Add salt and pepper as needed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

  • Serve in a bread bowl with vegetables.

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  1. BJ says

    you need to supply a print option

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    • Mom says

      Thank you for pointing that out. I just included a printable recipe card.

      Reply

  2. Ann Butler says

    This recipe looks good to try because I do not like artichokes. From reading your directions you are cooking the spinach and then squeezing the moisture out and drying?? This just does not seem clear to me.

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    • Mom says

      That is correct. I cook it first. You could also use frozen spinach and squeeze out the moisture, but I used fresh.

      Reply

The Best Spinach Dip Recipe with Fresh Ingredients (2024)

FAQs

What ingredients for spinach dip? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry.
  • 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream.
  • 1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise.
  • 1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix.
  • 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
  • 3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Can you use fresh spinach instead of frozen in spinach dip? ›

I've been making spinach dip for years, but using fresh baby spinach in place of frozen, chopped spinach makes all the difference! If you've got a few extra moments, I highly recommend using fresh.

How do you thicken spinach dip? ›

Parmesan - Helps thicken the dip and add more flavor. Cream cheese - the cream cheese adds richness and creaminess to the overall dip. Mozzarella cheese - we top the entire dip with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese and bake in the oven until crispy golden.

Who has the best spinach dip? ›

The List: Best Spinach Dips to Buy, According to Experts
  • Trader Joe's Sour Cream Spinach Dip. The Trader Joe's brand spinach dip is one of the cheapest, at $3.49 for 11 ounces. ...
  • La Terra Fina Spinach, Artichoke & Parmesan Dip/Spread. ...
  • TGI Fridays Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Dip. ...
  • Tostitos Creamy Spinach Dip.
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Why do you put frozen spinach in spinach dip? ›

Frozen spinach is also space efficient (have you ever tried to cram two pounds of the fresh stuff into your fridge?) and it lasts for months. Whether you're whipping up a dip for last-minute guests or you want something nutritious (that is, green) to add to your omelette, frozen spinach is there for you.

Is fresh or frozen spinach better? ›

When fresh spinach sits during transportation over long distances or stays in your refrigerator for a week, its folate content drops so much that frozen spinach becomes the better source.

How much fresh spinach equals frozen? ›

One package (10 ounces) of frozen spinach leaves yields about 1-1/2 cups after cooking. Therefore, you can substitute 1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach leaves for 1-1/2 pounds of fresh spinach.

How many cups is 10 oz of fresh spinach? ›

What is this? I've seen different conversions, but it is my understanding that a 10-ounce package of frozen spinach is equivalent to 1 and 1/2 cups after draining, which is roughly what you can get from cooking down 1 pound of fresh spinach.

What to pair with spinach dip? ›

The best side dishes to serve with spinach dip are nachos, tostadas, chicken wings, crispy green beans, chicken nuggets, gluten-free bread, crab cakes, pita chips, veggie sticks, grilled shrimp, sourdough bread bowl, stuffed mushrooms, cheese and crackers, soft pretzels, and flatbread.

Why is my spinach dip runny? ›

The sour cream in your dip will tend to separate and get watery in the refrigerator, so most any spinach dip recipe is best enjoyed fresh.

Why is my dip watery? ›

Dips can turn watery if food, such as chips or vegetables like carrots and celery, is being dipped directly into the container and then refrigerated and re-opened for later use. Did this answer your question?

What to do if spinach dip is too salty? ›

Adding a splash of something acidic such as vinegar, lemon juice or even wine to an over-salted dish can help to correct your meal and give it an extra tasty tang. Begin by adding a tablespoon at a time, stir well and taste.

What are the ingredients in Chuck and Dave's spinach dip? ›

Cream cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, carob bean and/or guar gums)), spinach, artichokes, corn and/or vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese culture and enzymes), fresh garlic, salt, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives ...

What are the ingredients in Publix spinach dip? ›

Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks with Salt, Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Calcium Disodium EDTA [Preservative]), Spinach, Sour Cream (Cultured Pasteurized Cream and Milk, Whey, Modified Cornstarch, Sodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Locust Bean Gum ...

How long is homemade spinach dip good for in the fridge? ›

How long is spinach dip good for in the fridge? You can refrigerate spinach dip in a sealed container for 3-4 days.

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