The best way to eat your vegetables is to dip them! We love this Fresh Spinach Dip for vegetables and crackers.
This Fresh Easy Spinach Dip recipe is one our grandma has made for every get together for as long as I can remember!
Fresh Spinach Dip is one way to get EVERYONE to eat their vegetables, and just about anything else they choose to dip. It’s so tasty, and easy!
It’s similar to the Knorr Spinach Dip but we use fresh spinach instead of frozen spinach.
Recipe Notes
- Spinach Leaves
- Cream Cheese
- Accent Seasoning
- Minced Onion
- Mayonnaise
- Half and Half Cream
How to make Easy Spinach Dip
- Chop up your spinach leaves in a food processor or blender; place them in a bowl and set aside.
- Cut up cream cheese into small blocks and put into your food processor.
- Add the accent seasoning and minced onion and blend together until well combined. This works best if your cream cheese has softened.
- Add the mayonnaise and blend until smooth.
- Add the chopped up spinach and half and half to the cream cheese/mayo mixture and blend well.
- If it is too thick, you can add a little more half and half until you get it to the consistency you like. Spread into a small casserole or baking dish.
Storing and Other Tips
Store leftovers covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Here are a few substitutions you can make in this recipe
- Light Mayonnaise
- Frozen Spinach
- Low Fat or Light Cream Cheese
- Extra Spinach
- A Light Cream, or Coconut Cream (this WILL change the flavor, but it’s still delicious!)
Here are a few additions you can add to this recipe:
- water chestnuts
- mozzarella cheese
- sour cream
- olive oil
- onions and garlic
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
What to serve with this Dip:
Serve this spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips, crackers, pita bread, bread bowl or vegetables.
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Easy Spinach Dip
The best way to eat your vegetables is to dip them! We love this Fresh Spinach Dip for vegetables and crackers.
Serving servings
Ingredients
- 5 ounces spinach leaves
- 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 package, softened
- 1 teaspoon accent seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons minced onion
- 1½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup half and half cream
Veggies for Dipping
- 16 ounces baby carrots, 1 package
- 6 celery stalks, cut up
- 4 cucumbers , sliced
Equipment
Instructions
- Chop up your spinach leaves in a food processor or blender; put into bowl and set aside.
- Cut up cream cheese into small blocks and put in the food processor.
- Add the accent and minced onion; blend together until well combined.
- Add the mayonnaise and blend until smooth.
- Add the chopped up spinach and half and half to the cream cheese/mayo mixture and blend well.
- If it is too thick, you can add a little more half and half until you get it to the consistency you like.
- Dip fresh veggies.
Notes
If you want to lighten up this recipe try;
- Light Mayonnaise
- Low Fat or Light Cream Cheese
- Extra Spinach
- A Light Cream, or Coconut Cream
Nutrition
Calories: 255 kcal · Carbohydrates: 15 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 20 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 41 mg · Sodium: 471 mg · Potassium: 535 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 8 g · Vitamin A: 10049 IU · Vitamin C: 12 mg · Calcium: 109 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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