Pack tons of flavor into spinach dip with herbs
Spinach dip can feel like the responsible, healthy choice on an appetizer buffet but that doesn't mean it has to be bland or boring. For a spinach dip to really taste good, we found that both the ingredients and the method were key.
We packed tons of flavor into our spinach dip with herbs, red bell pepper, scallions, garlic, and even a little kick of hot sauce. For the mixing method, we used the food processor to help distribute the spinach evenly throughout the dip.
This method also made it easy to add other flavors to the dip for our creative variations. The garlic must be minced or pressed before going into the food processor or the dip will contain large chunks of garlic. Serve with crudites.
Servings: 4-6Start to finish: 1 hour10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves3 scallions, sliced thin1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon hot sauceSalt and pepperProcess all ingredients with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in food processor until well combined, about 1 minute. Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate until flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
