Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It's a real crowd pleaser.

Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

Average Rating: 4.4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 15 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 round loaf of bread (1 pound)
  • Raw vegetables

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off the top of the loaf; set aside. Hollow out the bottom part, leaving a thick shell. Cut or tear the slice from the top of the loaf and the bread from inside into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2. Fill the shell with dip; set on a large platter. Arrange the bread pieces and vegetables around it and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 161 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.