Knorr Spinach Dip
Knorr Spinach Dip is one of the easiest appetizers you can make. A classic spinach dip made with just a few ingredients and it’s always the hit of any party!
I try to keep the ingredients for this easy spinach dip on hand at all times. I make it often on the weekends and it’s a must- have for any holiday gathering.
🕒 Quick Snapshot
Ready in: 10 minutes prep + chill time.
Servings: 8
Best for: Holidays, parties, weekend snacking.
Why You Will Love this Classic Knorr Spinach Dip
- Favorite Spinach Dip Recipe: It is the original recipe that is a creamy dip with chopped spinach and has the best flavor for a family favorite easy spinach dip recipe.
- Make Ahead: Easy Knorr Spinach Dip is easy to prepare ahead of time for a party-perfect spinach dip recipe. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients and if you don’t have a round loaf of bread on hand, just serve it up in a bowl with a selection of vegetables, pita chips or crackers.
- Great Appetizer: Add this original spinach dip recipe to any occasion for an appetizer that everyone will love. It’s so good that I make a double batch when our whole family gets together.
Ingredients for Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe
- Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix – Find this delicious seasoning packet in the grocery store near the soup mixes and seasonings. It is sometimes labeled as Vegetable Soup Mix. The Leek Recipe Mix also works great for a dip.
- Mayonnaise – I really like Duke’s Mayonnaise, use your favorite brand. I do think the full fat version makes the best dip.
- Sour Cream adds creamy flavor and balances out the mayo. Substitute greek yogurt if desired.
- Frozen Spinach or use a pound of fresh spinach.
- Water Chestnuts add a crunchy texture to the dip. Find them near in the Asian section of the grocery store.
- Green Onions adds fresh flavor to the dip.
How to Make Spinach Dip
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix in a mixing bowl.
- Cook frozen spinach according to package directions. Squeeze out excess water and add to the mixing bowl with the mayo mixture.
- Drain and dice water chestnuts and slice green onions and add to the mayo mixture.
- Mix it all together really well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Variations for Creamy Spinach Dip
- Spice it up with chopped candied jalapenos or red pepper flakes.
- Shred some Parmesan cheese and mix it in.
- Stir in chopped and drained artichoke hearts for spinach artichoke dip.
Serving Suggestions for Easy Spinach Dip
- Serve spinach dip in a bread bowl. Cut off about 1/4 inch of the top of an Italian loaf, sourdough bread or homemade bread bowl. Cut out the center, leaving the bread shell. Cut the insides into cubes. Spoon dip into the bread bowl and serve with bread cubes.
- Most often we serve spinach dip with Ritz Chips or tortilla chips, it will work with any of your favorite dippers.
- Fresh vegetables like sliced cucumbers, celery, bell pepper strips, broccoli florets and carrot sticks go great with cold spinach dip.
- Although we make this all year long, it is a must-have for every holiday and summer cookouts. We love to pile it on grilled burgers. Don’t knock it until you try it!
How Long Will Cold Spinach Dip Recipe Last?
Store spinach dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
More Easy Dip Recipes to Try
- Hawaiian Onion Dip is a hot onion dip that far surpasses the onion soup mix and regular sour cream dip. It is made with cream cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, ham and pineapple chunks. It is a delicious dip that we can’t get enough of.
- Chili Cheese Dip is another super easy party dip that is irresistible. Great to keep warm in the crock pot and serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.
- Chunky Vegetable Dip is made with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and crunchy radishes in a creamy base. Serve it up with a selection of veggies for a healthier dip option.
- Buffalo Chicken Dip from Brown Eyed Baker is a huge hit for parties and one of our favorite appetizers.
If you are looking for a classic spinach dip to add to your holiday festivities, this homemade spinach dip is so easy to make and guaranteed to please the crowd.
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Knorr Spinach Dip
Knorr Spinach Dip is one of the easiest appetizers you can make. A classic spinach dip made with just a few ingredients and it’s always the hit of any party!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix
- 10 oz frozen spinach or 16 ounces fresh spinach
- 8 oz can water chestnuts drained and chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix in a mixing bowl.
- Cook frozen spinach according to package directions. Squeeze out excess water and add to the mixing bowl with the
- Drain and dice water chestnuts and slice green onions and add to the mayo mixture.
- Mix it all together really well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
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Notes
Variations:
- Spice it up with chopped candied jalapenos or red pepper flakes.
- Shred some Parmesan cheese and mix it in.
- Stir in chopped and drained artichoke hearts for spinach artichoke dip.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 293mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g
I bought all the ingredients and going to try to get a game of chicken foot this weekend, I think it’s going to be a big hit with everyone. And worms that are dried,you can get them at Atwood’s,they will follow you any where. Chicken,s are so fun there so smart. Oh thanks fo the recipe.
I prefer Knorr leek soup mix in my spinach dip. I’ve tried both and still prefer the leek over the vegetable. Give it a try.
Hi Cindy,
I haven’t seen the leek soup, I will look for it and try that out. Thanks for the tip!
~Milisa
Have you ever tried plain Greek yogurt substituted for the sour cream? Just wondering if it will taste same or if it will mess up the texture or flavor.
Hi Rhonda,
I have not tried Greek yogurt in this recipe but I really think it would work just fine.
~ Milisa
I subbed part of the sour cream for Greek yogurt and it was fine. I also made a nice mixture of small chopped veggies (purple onion, carrot, broccoli, red bell pepper, etc.) to sub for the water chestnuts.
Hi Wendy,
Love your additions! I will try it with the Greek yogurt next time and it has to be even better with the veggies. Thanks for stopping by.
~ Milisa
Could I use fresh spinach? Maybe steam it then use as the recipe requires. I have some fresh that I’m trying to get rid of before it goes bad.
I always use fresh spinach -I chiffonade the spinach after I trim some of the stems off-just the long ones-no one has all day to do that! It softens just fine in the creamy mixture!
Hi Mia,
Thanks for sharing your spinach dip tips for using fresh spinach!
~ Milisa
Yes, I use fresh spinach. I don’t l cook it or steam it. I just chop it up and use that instead of frozen drained spinach. It keeps it from being watery.
Do I have to cook the spinach?
If I do have to cook it, how does one cook spinach? I’ve never done that before. Thank you
Hi Tyra,
I usually use frozen spinach and just thaw it out and make sure to squeeze out the liquid. My mother insists that you should heat the spinach first and she just puts the frozen package in the microwave for a few minutes. If you are worried about eating it raw, toss it in the microwave or add it to a pan of boiling water for about 3- 4 minutes, drain well and then let it cool enough that you can squeeze out the excess water. I hope that helps!
~ Milisa
Is there anyway I could send this through the mail. Granddaughter loves this spinach dip.. I make it always for her. This year I’m in the same state as her. That’s why I was wondering about mailing frozen spinach dip.
Just send her the recipe and a gift certificate to her favorite grocery store!
Hi Ginny,
Great idea!
~ Milisa
I don’t cook the frozen spinach, just thaw, squeeze out as much water as possible, then stir into all the other ingredients…and you’re done. 😊
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Not in same state this year.. can spinach dip be frozen and mail..
Hi Sheila,
I don’t think it would freeze well and it’s best if eaten within a couple of days so I’m not sure about trying to mail it.
~ Milisa
I haven’t made Knott Spinach Dip for years. My husband & I entertained often in the summer using the big brick barbecue that was one reason we wanted to buy the house! And that dip with fresh dipping veggies was a cool opposite to John’s spicy barbecue! But once he passed & the house was sold,$, people began inviting me to their parties.
Several friends are coming by to my new home tomorrow as we’ve all just been tested for Covid & passed. So we’re taking advantage of getting together now before we are not as sure! What a time.
Anyway, the Spinach Dip was a MUST & I’m thinking of making the dip now, the night before. I don’t recall; will it be better for the extra hours or less flavorful?
Thanks ANYONE for the answer!
Hi Maggie,
It is great to make ahead the night before. My kids have trouble waiting on it to chill but it’s best if it has refrigerated at least a few hours before serving. Enjoy your visit!
~ Milisa
I can’t wait for it to chill either!!
I feel it tastes better the next day.
Maggie-it’s always better the second day!!!
Should the frozen spinach be chopped or leave as is. In your photo it looks like it’s been chopped.
Hi Nancy,
I think my spinach came chopped, it will work either way.
~ Milisa
I’ve been making this for 30+ years. Over time, I’ve made it mine. I don’t add the water chestnuts or green onions (I might start adding them to the top).
Although I don’t want to give my secrets away, I will as I don’t think anyone will see or try it.
I do the the normal with the Knorr soup mix, sour cream and mayo. I add more mayo. I add; lemon juice, 1/2 -whole lemon depending on the juice. I also add a clove or two of grated garlic, droed dill and my secret, bleu cheese crumbles. Yep. People who don’t like bleu cheese will love this dip and if they don’t? It’s more for yoy.
A bread reound. Cut off the top and make a bowl. Pull out the bread and make bite size pieces, set aside. You can load the dip from there or get creative as I have.
It’s good on bread as well as others suggested.
Hi Patty,
I bet your version is amazing. I will have to give it a try, thanks for sharing.
~ Milisa
My family loves Knorr spinach dip. My secret ingredient add-in is a small can of crushed pineapple, drained. We serve with club crackers or chips n a Hawaiian bread bowl.
Hi Ang,
That is brilliant! I love everything pineapple and I will be trying it the next time we make it.
Thanks for stopping by 😊
~ Milisa
I don’t cook my spinach.Also I add extra green onions but I love onions so does my family a friends ! I gives it a fresher flavor. Occasionally I’ll add artichokes if I have them or think about it
A great dip, great product—-BUT a bad choice to have rapper Ludacris as your “Knorr representative” here. With rap efforts like “Move, Bitch” , “Pimping All Over the World”, etc, your company is giving the middle finger to women.
Love this version, have been making it for years, however, there appears to be a typo on the amount of water chestnuts used. Not sure they have 18 oz cans, I use the 6 oz and it’s perfect, otherwise spot on 😉 Thank you for sharing!
Hi Janet,
Thank you so much for letting me know. It was an error from switching to a different recipe card format. It originally was 1 8 ounce can and it changed it to 18 ounce can. I have it fixed now. It is our favorite dip for every occasion.
~ Milisa
My daughter doesn’t like water chestnuts so I thick slice and chopped up radishes and put it in.
That’s a great idea, thanks for sharing!
~ Milisa
My mom used to make this spinach dip all the time at parties.
I couldn’t find Vegetable Soup mix, but I always have Vegeta in my pantry and used it instead.
I also did 2 green onions and a half a red onion – I prefer the extra kick.
I use a food processor to chop all the vegetables together, then add in the mayo, sour cream, and seasonings. Pulse a couple times, then add the spinach. This way all the pieces are very small and blended well together.
So delicious!!
Hi Karolina,
Great idea with the red onion and using the food processor. Thanks for stopping by with your ideas and taking the time to leave a rating, it’s appreciated!
~ Milisa
this is the best dip ever.and so easy.ty
Hi Linda,
I am so glad you enjoy it, we make it for every occasion. Thanks for stopping by with a comment and rating, I appreciate it so much.
~ Milisa