Spinach dip
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. 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
- 2 cups of parmesan cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) box of frozen spinach
- 2/3 cup of sour cream
- 1 cup of cream cheese
- 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons of garlic
Preheat the over to 375 degrees, mix ingredients together, bake for 20-30 minutes, and than serve with chips or bread[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3 - Todd Wilbur. pp. 188-189.
- ^ a b Working Mother. p. 164.
- ^ a b c White Bean & Artichoke Spinach Dip - FOX 32 News Chicago
- ^ The Complete Idiot's Guide to Slow Cooker Cooking, 2nd Edition - Ellen Brown. p. 30.
- ^ Taster's Choice: Panel turns up its nose at supermarket spinach dip - SFGate
- ^ Ultimate Baked Artichoke And Spinach Dip | Jennifer Segal
- ^ Recipe: Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip - San Antonio Express-News
- ^ Pillsbury Bake-Off: Marie Valdes' Spinach Dip-Stuffed Garlic Rol - WFLA News Channel 8
- ^ "Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe - Food.com". www.food.com. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
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