Classic Spinach Dip
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1 pkg 300 g frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 can 10 oz/284 g water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 pkg Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix or Knorr Leek Soup Mix
2 cups 500 mL sour cream
1 cup 250 mL mayonnaise
1 round pumpernickel loaf
Squeeze excess moisture from spinach. Combine all ingredients excluding bread in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours to blend flavours. Spoon mixture into hollowed pumpernickel round loaf. Reserve remaining bread and cut into squares for dipping. Can also be served with fresh vegetables.
Recipe alternative: Broccoli Cheddar Dip.
Substitute, 1 pkg 300 g frozen chopped broccoli for spinach, omit water chestnuts and green onions and add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. In sieve, rinse frozen broccoli under warm water to thaw, squeeze to drain well.
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