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Why You’ll Love My Recipe
This Classic Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe is a tried-and-true party favorite that comes together in minutes and disappears just as fast! It’s easy to whip up, ridiculously tasty, and has been a hit at gatherings since the 1970s. Made from the original recipe straight off the Knorr vegetable soup package, anyone who’s enjoyed a scoop knows why this dip never goes out of style!
Serve your creamy dip in a bread bowl with potato chips, crackers, homemade pita chips, and crisp veggies for dipping. Or, if you’re in the mood for another retro favorite, don’t miss my classic Cheese Ball Recipe!
Reader Review
I’ve had this more than once – back in the 70s. Then, sometime in the 80s, people became bored with it, and it fell out of favor. Too bad, because it is very delicious. I love the crunch from the water chestnuts. This dip is soooo good. Thanks for posting.
Karlynn’s Recipe Notes
- Skill Level: This Classic Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe is easy to make and totally beginner-friendly!
- Total Time: Your dip takes 20 minutes to prepare, plus some chilling time before it’s snack-ready.
- Variations: I love dunking potato chips or my Simple Crostini Recipe into this spinach dip, but it’s just as good with fresh veggies like celery, carrots, and bell peppers. Serve your dip alongside my Air Fryer Potato Wedges and Classic Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe for the perfect party spread!
- Tools For This Recipe: You will need a medium-sized bowl, a spoon or spatula for mixing, a knife for chopping, and a large serving platter.
What You’ll Need for Ingredients
Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix: This classic dip starts with Knorr’s vegetable mix! It adds that unmistakable flavor that everyone knows and loves. Karlynn’s Tip: If you don’t have Knorr on hand, you can use a 1.8-ounce package of any dry vegetable soup mix!
Frozen Spinach: One 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach adds color, texture, and that signature spinach dip taste. Spinach is also full of antioxidants and vitamins that help your vision, skin, bones, and hair health!
Sour Cream: Use the full 16-ounce container of sour cream to create the base of this creamy, tangy dip. When mixed with mayo, it gives your dip a rich, scoopable texture.
Water Chestnuts: An 8-ounce can of drained and chopped water chestnuts adds the perfect crunch to balance out this creamy dip. Karlynn’s Tip: Chop them finely so you get little pops of crunch without overpowering each bite!
Onion Soup Mix: This is my personal twist on the classic dip! While it’s not part of the original recipe, a tablespoon of dry onion soup mix adds an extra layer of savory onion flavor that I absolutely love!
How To Make Classic Knorr Spinach Dip
This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Mix all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- To make a bread bowl, remove the top and insides of the sourdough or pumpernickel bread and fill the bowl with the dip.
- Slice the bread you removed from the center into cubes, then set aside.
- On a large serving platter, place the bread bowl in the center and arrange the fresh vegetables, crackers, bread cubes, and potato chips around it!
Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Classic Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe
- Squeeze Out the Spinach: Make sure your frozen spinach is very well drained and squeezed before mixing it into the dip. To thaw it quickly, microwave the spinach for a few minutes, then transfer it to a colander and press out as much liquid as possible. Finish by blotting it with paper towels, as excess moisture can dilute your dip!
- Bread Bowl Timing Matters: If you’re serving this dip in a classic bread bowl, hollow it out just before serving to keep the bread from getting soggy.
- Taste Before Chilling: Give your dip a quick taste before refrigerating so you can adjust the seasoning! If you like a little extra punch, try adding a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, or even a dash of hot sauce.
Storage Instructions
This Classic Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but you can easily store leftovers if the bowl isn’t wiped clean first!
Refrigerator: Store your dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5–7 days. That said, the dip can become watery over time due to the spinach and water chestnuts, so it’s best enjoyed within the first day or two!
Freezer: Freezing is not recommended for this dip. Recipes heavy in dairy tend to become watery and runny once thawed, so while it would still be safe to eat, the texture won’t be the same. If you’re unsure you’ll finish a full batch, making a half batch is a great option!
More Delicious Appetizers Recipes
If you’re hosting a get-together or love a good spread of Appetizers, add these favorites to your must-try list:
- Cranberry Brie Bites are sweet, melty, and perfect for holiday parties!
- My Amazing Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings bring bold Asian-inspired flavors, use ingredients you have on hand, and always disappear quickly.
- Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs are a fun and tangy upgrade on a timeless party favorite!
This is THE spinach dip recipe for a reason! It’s rich, creamy, and has stood the test of time. I hope you enjoy this golden oldie as much as I do, because classics like this never go out of style.
Give this recipe a try and let me know how your dip turns out in the comments below. You know that I always love hearing about your kitchen adventures!
Happy Cooking!
Karlynn
Classic Retro Spinach Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1.8 ounces dry vegetable soup mix
- 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and moisture squeezed out
- 1 pound round pumpernickel, or sourdough bread
- green onions, minced for topping
- 1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix, optional, not original, but I love it!
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, soup mixes, the water chestnuts and chopped spinach.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or even overnight.
- To make a bread bowl, remove the top and the interior of sourdough bread. Fill the bread bowl with the spinach dip.
- Slice the removed bread from center into cubes and set aside.
- Place the bread bowl in the center of a large serving platter and surround with fresh vegetables, the bread cubes, crackers and/or potato chips.
Notes
- Nutrition is for the dip and the bread!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
sherry scott says
Looking for recipe for healthier knorr vegetable soup mix. Thought I saw it on this. Had amounts of how much othe spices to use for the recipe
Karlynn Johnston says
The classics are always in fashion! Everyone gets so excited when they see this dip, it’s not as common now so it’s a real treat!
Vanessa says
I make this but I eliminate the water chestnuts and add a clove of fresh crushed garlic and a handful of grated cheddar cheese. Super yum!
Sheila says
I’ve had this more than once – back in the 70s. Then sometime in the 80s people became bored with it and it fell out of favor. Too bad, because it is very delicious. I love the crunch from the water chestnuts. This dip is soooo good. Thanks for posting. I’ve saved it. No idea where my original recipe went. 🙂