Classic Spinach Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is creamy spinach dip made of? ›

In a large bowl, add 1 (14 ounce) can artichokes (drained and chopped), 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry), 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 8 ounces sliced water chestnuts (drained and chopped), 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 1 packet Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix, and 2 cloves ...

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

Frozen spinach can be subbed in pretty much any place you'd normally be cooking raw spinach. And since raw spinach is watery, you'll probably need to cook it down anyway—otherwise, it'll release its water and change the texture and flavor of your finished dish.

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.

​Traditional spinach dip is typically made with egg-based mayonnaise.

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 ...

However, when you buy frozen spinach from the store it is already cooked, which is how it gets its texture. For that reason, you'll need to cook the fresh spinach before storing it in the freezer.

Freezing and thawing spinach dip will change its texture a bit. If you would still like to freeze it, ladle the spinach dip into freezer-safe bags, squeeze out the excess air, and freeze flat for up to three months.

Can you eat spinach dip left out overnight? ›

According to the USDA, food that has been left out of the fridge for more than two hours should be thrown away. That's because between 40° F and 140° F (what the USDA calls the "Danger Zone"), bacteria grows incredibly fast and can make you sick.

The date printed on the container is an “unopened” date - meaning the dip will stay fresh if unopened until that date. Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label.

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 ...