This creamy spinach dip is easy to make, comes together quickly, and is always a hit at parties. Simple ingredients create a rich, flavorful dip with a nostalgic feel. If you remember the classic onion dip that was popular in the 1970s, this version is a fresh update with the addition of spinach and cream cheese.
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Ingredients you'll need
🥬 Frozen chopped spinach - Using frozen spinach keeps prep easy. For food safety purposes, cook it according to the package directions before using.
🥛 Sour cream and cream cheese - Full-fat sour cream and cream cheese give the best texture and flavor. Reduced-fat versions will work, but the dip may be less creamy.
🧅 Onion soup mix - Lipton Onion Soup Mix is the classic choice and what we use here. If you have a favorite brand, that will work too.
📖 See the recipe card for quantities and preparation.
How to make creamy spinach dip
Cook the spinach according to the package directions. Spread it out on a plate or sheet pan to cool quickly, moving it around so the steam can escape. Arrange it in a single layer and refrigerate until cold.
Once the spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place it in the center of a large piece of cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, gather the edges, and squeeze firmly. Rearrange the spinach and repeat until no more liquid comes out.
Add the spinach, sour cream, cream cheese, onion soup mix, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to a large bowl. Use a fork to combine the ingredients, then switch to a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and mix until smooth and creamy.
Taste and add salt if needed. As a reference, we did not add extra. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir well before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the dip in a bread bowl for a lovely presentation. Don't forget the dippers. Good options include:
- Chips - the sturdier the better we like kettle cooked and a colorful combination of sweet potato, taro root, and cassava chips
- Raw vegetables - carrots, celery, broccoli florets, sliced red peppers, etc.
- Crackers and breadsticks
How to prepare a bread bowl
- If you want to serve the dip in a bread bowl (like we do), start with a large, round loaf of bread.
- Cut off the top and scoop out enough of the inside to create a hollow center for the dip. Reserve the bread pieces for serving.
- To help prevent the bread from getting soggy, fit the hollowed loaf with a glass bowl or clear plastic container. This also makes it easy to refill the dip while the bread holds its shape until it's time to eat it.
Recipe tips and notes
- Squeeze as much liquid out of the spinach as possible. Use cheesecloth or a clean, non-linty kitchen towel. Avoid using your favorite towel, as the spinach may stain it.
- After squeezing, use a fork or your hands to separate and fluff the spinach. This makes it easier to mix evenly with the other ingredients.
- This dip can be made a day ahead. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir well before serving.
This creamy spinach dip is always a hit at parties. If you're putting together a classic appetizer spread, serve it with deviled eggs or pigs in a blanket. For more dip ideas, try our cold buffalo chicken dip or everything bagel dip, both easy options for entertaining.
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Spinach Dip
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Frozen Chopped Spinach cooked to package directions, cooled, and squeezed dry
- 16 ounces Sour Cream
- 6 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1 Envelope Onion Soup Mix like Lipton Recipe Secrets
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Pinch of Salt we use kosher salt, plus a pinch or two if needed at the end
- Chips vegetables, crackers, etc. for serving, optional
- Round Bread Loaf to use as bread bowl optional
Instructions
- Cook the spinach using the package directions.
- Cool the spinach quickly by spreading it out on a plate or pan, move it around to let the steam escape. Arrange it in a single layer and refrigerate until cold.
- When the spinach is cold enough to handle squeeze out the liquid. Use a large piece of cheese cloth (or a clean kitchen towel), place the spinach in the center, and fold up the edges. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Rearrange it and continue squeezing until no more liquid comes out.
- Add the spinach, sour cream, cream cheese, onion soup mix, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to a large bowl. Use a fork to mix the ingredients and a rubber (silicone) spatula to scrape down the sides. Stir until the spinach is distributed throughout, and the dip is super creamy.
- Taste the creamy spinach dip and add salt, if needed. As a reference we did not add extra to ours.
- Cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir well before serving.
Notes
- This dip was previously made without cooking the frozen spinach. However, cooking the spinach takes just a few minutes and it is recommended for food safety purposes. Follow the instructions on the package as they may vary.
- See the top of the post for instructions (with pictures) on how to prepare a bread bowl if you want to serve the dip in one like we do here.
Nutrition
The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
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