This Best Spinach Dip Ever is the ultimate party appetizer — creamy, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser. Made with sour cream, mayo, chopped spinach, and crunchy water chestnuts, this easy spinach dip is served in a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl for extra fun and flavor. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, game day party, or potluck, this cold spinach dip will be the first thing to disappear from the table.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Additional Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 1 bread bowl with dip
Why You’ll Love This Best Spinach Dip Ever
- ✅ Quick and easy — just 15 minutes of prep
- ✅ Chill-and-serve — no cooking needed
- ✅ Perfect for parties, holidays, or weekend snacks
- ✅ Served in a sourdough bread bowl for a rustic, edible centerpiece
- ✅ Loved by kids and adults alike
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1 (1.8-ounce) package dry vegetable soup mix
- 1 (1-pound) round loaf of sourdough bread
How to Make the Best Spinach Dip Ever
Step 1: Prepare the Dip Mixture
In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, thawed and drained spinach, chopped water chestnuts, and vegetable soup mix. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Chill the Dip
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the spinach dip for at least 6 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to fully develop and blend together.
Step 3: Make the Bread Bowl
Slice the top off the round sourdough loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving a thick, sturdy shell to hold the dip. Tear the removed bread into bite-sized chunks for dipping.
Step 4: Serve the Dip
Spoon the chilled spinach dip into the bread bowl and place it on a serving tray surrounded by the torn bread pieces. Serve cold and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Drain spinach well to avoid watery dip.
- Use full-fat sour cream and mayo for the creamiest texture.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add extra flavor with a sprinkle of garlic powder or fresh herbs.
Storage
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Do not freeze, as the dip may separate.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 682
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Sodium: 1183mg
- Potassium: 336mg
- Iron: 4mg
- Calcium: 168mg