Spinach dip

A Spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips

Spinach dip is a dip that uses spinach as a primary ingredient.[1] Frozen spinach may be used in its preparation.[1][2] Additional primary ingredients may include mayonnaise, cream cheese, sour cream and cheese.[3] Slow cookers may be used to prepare the dip.[4] Examples of accompaniments to spinach dip include bread, crackers and chips.[1] Many casual restaurant chains offer spinach dip on their menus.[1] Several commercially prepared, mass-produced spinach dips exist that are sold in grocery stores and supermarkets.[5]

Presentation

A simple presentation is the dip served in a small bowl or large ramekin. A bread bowl prepared using hollowed-out bread filled with spinach dip is another presentation method.[2] Spinach dips are sometimes served hot.[1][6][7]

Variations

Variations include spinach-artichoke dip with artichoke hearts utilized as a primary ingredient.[1][3] Ingredient variations may include beans.[3] Some recipes use spinach dip as a filling within other foods.[8]

Sample Recipe

Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, mix ingredients together, bake for 20-30 minutes, and then serve with chips or bread[9]

See also

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Further reading

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