This Knorr vegetable dip recipe is a timeless favorite, adored for its creamy texture and savory blend of flavors. Ideal for gatherings, this dip pairs wonderfully with a variety of dippers, making it a versatile addition to any spread.
Why You’ll Want to Make Knorr Vegetable Dip
This Knorr vegetable dip recipe is a long-standing recipe that we use when entertaining guests. Its combination of creamy richness and vegetable flavors makes it a hit at any event. Its quick preparation allows you to focus on enjoying time with your guests.
- Flavor: This is a classic recipe that blends sour cream, mayonnaise, and Knorr’s vegetable mix to create a savory and satisfying taste. The addition of water chestnuts and green onions introduces a pleasant crunch and freshness.
- Super Easy: This Knorr vegetable dip recipe is straightforward and beginner-friendly, requiring minimal culinary skills. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a delicious dip ready to serve.
- Time-Saving Tip: Opt for a steamer bag of frozen chopped spinach to expedite the cooking process. This method allows for quick preparation and easy cleanup.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair this Knorr vegetable dip with an assortment of fresh vegetable sticks, such as carrots, celery, and bell peppers. It’s also great with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or tortilla chips.
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Before You Get Started
Here are some quick and easy tips to ensure your dish turns out perfectly every time.
Drain: To ensure the best results, thoroughly drain and squeeze the cooked spinach to remove excess moisture. This step prevents the dip from becoming watery and maintains its creamy consistency.
Make Ahead: The dried veggies in the dip need to spend some time in the sour cream to soften them up. After you make the dip, let it sit in the fridge for about an hour.
Ingredients You’ll Need for the Knorr Vegetable Dip
Here’s a quick overview of the key ingredients for this Knorr vegetable dip recipe. For the full list of ingredients and exact measurements, be sure to check the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Frozen Chopped Spinach: Ensure it’s cooked, cooled, and thoroughly squeezed dry to remove excess moisture.
- Sour Cream: Using full-fat sour cream will yield a richer, creamier dip.
- Mayonnaise: Choose a classic mayonnaise for the best flavor; avoid sweet varieties like Miracle Whip.
- Knorr® Vegetable Recipe Mix: This mix provides the signature flavor base for the dip.
- Water Chestnuts: Canned water chestnuts add a satisfying crunch; be sure to drain and finely chop them.
- Green Onions: Both the white and green parts, finely chopped, contribute freshness and a mild onion flavor.
Variations and Substitutions
- Add diced bell peppers for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Mix in shredded cheese for added creaminess and a boost of flavor.
- Swap out mayonnaise with avocado mayo for a healthier alternative.
- Add some diced pickled jalapenos, aka cowboy candy, or a few shakes of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
You can use fresh spinach instead of frozen by steaming or sautéing it, then thoroughly draining and chopping before adding to the dip.
How To Make The Knorr Vegetable Dip Recipe
Prepare The Spinach
Cook the frozen spinach according to package instructions, then drain and squeeze out excess moisture. Next, slice the chestnuts into small pieces. I like to use my food chopper with the small square blade to get consistently even-sized pieces.
Mix All The Ingredients
Add all the ingredients to the bowl reserving a tablespoon of the chopped green onion for topping. Stir it all together and then chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
Serving Ideas
This creamy dip can be served with your favorite crackers, toasted pieces of sourdough baguette slices, tortilla chips, or a variety of vegetables. Try celery, carrot sticks, or sliced fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, zucchini, squash, broccoli florets, or bell peppers. Our favorite way to serve the dip is in a hollowed-out round loaf of bread.
Storing and Make-Ahead Instructions
Storing the dip: To store the Knorr Vegetable Dip in an airtight container, refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing, as the texture may change, and it would thaw watery.
Make ahead: To prepare the dip ahead of time for a party, prepare it as directed and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to stir it well before serving.
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Classic Knorr Vegetable Dip Recipe
Note: Be sure to read through the recipe’s post for tips and details about this recipe.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach , a steamer bag is the easiest to prepare
- 8 oz water chestnuts , canned, drained
- 16 oz. sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet Knorr® Vegetable Recipe Mix
- 3 green onions , chopped white and green parts of the onion
Instructions
- Cook the steamer bag of frozen spinach according to the manufacturer’s directions.10 oz. frozen chopped spinach
- Carefully remove the cooked spinach and transfer it to several pieces of dry paper towel. Fold the paper towel over and push on the cooked spinach to absorb the moisture. Depending on how moist your brand of spinach is after cooking, you might need to repeat this step with a fresh paper towel. Place the spinach in a medium-sized bowl.
- Open the can of water chestnuts and drain.8 oz water chestnuts
- Slice the chestnuts into small pieces. I like to use my food chopper with the small square blade to get consistently even-sized pieces.
- Add all the ingredients to the bowl reserving a tablespoon of the chopped green onion for topping.16 oz. sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 packet Knorr® Vegetable Recipe Mix, 3 green onions
- Using a large spoon, stir all the ingredients together until well blended.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or foil and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Add in some diced red, green, yellow, or orange bell peppers for extra crunch and color.
- Mix in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor.
- Add some diced pickled jalapenos, aka cowboy candy, or a few shakes of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
I like to serve this in a Hawaiian bread bowl.
Hawaiian bread is my favorite! In case someone doesn’t know about this bread, I encourage you to try it for this recipe, so good. It’s called King’s Hawaiian Round Sweet Bread and it’s a
16 oz size.