Best 12 Basil Spinach Dip Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary adventure as we embark on a quest to discover the ultimate basil spinach dip recipe. This creamy, flavorful dip is a versatile companion to any gathering, whether it's a casual get-together with friends or an elegant party. With a symphony of fresh basil and vibrant spinach, this dip promises to create a memorable experience that will leave your guests craving more. So, let's dive into the world of basil spinach dip and uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect one!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BASIL RANCH DIP



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Use prepared pesto in this buttermilk ranch-style dip for bold basil flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small clove garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange
2 scallions, finely chopped
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
For serving: cut up vegetables and crackers

Steps:

  • Finely chop the garlic and then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Work into a paste with the side of a chef's knife. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, pesto, orange zest, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  • Refrigerator in an air-tight container until ready to use or up to 3 days. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using and serve with cut vegetables and crackers for dipping.

PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE SPINACH DIP



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Prepare our PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spinach Dip for a dependable party classic. Our PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spinach Dip is creamy and delicious.

Provided by Kraft Heinz

Yield 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
cup sour cream
env. (1 oz.) ranch salad dressing mix
pkg. (9 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained, chopped
cup chopped red peppers

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, sour cream and dressing mix in medium bowl until blended.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

SPINACH-BASIL PESTO



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This pesto is so simple, and its mild, herbaceous flavor makes it the ideal companion for just about any of the meatballs. While many pesto recipes call for pine nuts, we prefer the flavor (and lower price) of walnuts. Try roughly chopping them to add a nice, crunchy texture. We also love this as a healthy party dip, especially because it has no raw garlic - your guests will thank you too! You can swap arugula for spinach if you prefer. Pesto freezes well and will keep for up to three months in the freezer.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 cups fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated rennet-free Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread out the walnuts on a small rimmed baking sheet and roast in oven for about 12 minutes, giving them a shake after 6 minutes. Continue roasting until golden brown and toasted. Set aside and allow to cool thoroughly.
  • Fill a large stockpot three-quarters full with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl half way up with ice and water and set close to the sink.
  • Dump the spinach and basil into the boiling water and stir. After 1 minute, strain the greens, and plunge them into the bowl with ice water. Drain the greens again and squeeze them tightly to get as much water out as possible. Chop the greens roughly.
  • Combine the greens and walnuts with the salt, olive oil and Parmesan in a food processor and process until a smooth consistency is reached. Taste and season with additional salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 40, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 18 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

SPINACH BASIL PESTO



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This sauce is perfect for freezing in an ice cube tray. I just pop out a couple of cubes from the freezer and add to a pasta dish for a quick and easy meal. The Parmesan cheese can be omitted and added after thawing. Pour any pesto you aren't using immediately into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and store in freezer.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves
¾ cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BEST SPINACH DIP EVER



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This is my dad's recipe. The entire family loves it! A flavorful spinach mixture fills a tasty bread bowl. Your family will love it, too.

Provided by Shawna

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1.8 ounce) package dry leek soup mix
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry leek soup mix, water chestnuts and chopped spinach. Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove top and interior of sourdough bread. Fill with mayonnaise mixture. Tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1183.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

WORLD'S BEST SPINACH DIP



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This is my mother's recipe. I have no idea where she got it from, but everyone always raves about it and begs for the recipe. You can use vegetables, tortilla chips, or crackers to dip. I love this recipe because all the ingredients are fresh, not frozen. I hope you love it!

Provided by NCSouthernBelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 ounces fresh spinach, washed and drained very well
1 (8 ounce) envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1/2 red onion, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • I add the spinach last because it gives the cream cheese longer to soften, making it easier to stir.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

CLASSIC SPINACH DIP



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In Stafford, Texas, Joyce Fogleman requests: "Everywhere I take this dip, I'm asked for the recipe. I don't make it at home because I'm afraid that's all I'd eat the entire day. I'd love a downsized version I could make at home."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1.5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons water
2/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons vegetable soup mix
1 green onion, chopped
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and water. Cover and microwave on high for 45-60 seconds or until wilted; drain. Cool slightly and squeeze dry. , In a small bowl, combine the water chestnuts, sour cream, mayonnaise, soup mix, onion and spinach. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CANADIAN CHEESE SPINACH DIP



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Make and share this Canadian Cheese Spinach Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper
3/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Jack cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the spinach.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with white cheddar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 43.4, Sodium 246.7, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.4

SPINACH DIP IN A BREAD BOWL



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When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It's a real crowd pleaser. -Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sour cream
1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 round loaf of bread (1 pound)
Raw vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off the top of the loaf; set aside. Hollow out the bottom part, leaving a thick shell. Cut or tear the slice from the top of the loaf and the bread from inside into bite-sized pieces. , Fill the shell with dip; set on a large platter. Arrange the bread pieces and vegetables around it and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMY BROCCOLI-SPINACH DIP



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A classic dip gets a wake-up call when fresh broccoli florets are swapped in for canned artichokes. And since this version is served at room temperature, you don't even have to turn on the oven!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 clove)
12 ounces small broccoli florets (about 5 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 packed cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Rye crispbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Saute garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons water; toss to combine and cook, covered, until broccoli is bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add spinach to skillet, cover, and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to a colander set over a plate. Let cool completely, then press out excess liquid with a spoon.
  • Coarsely chop broccoli and spinach, then add to a bowl with ricotta, lemon zest and juice, basil, and Parmesan.
  • Stir to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature with rye crispbread, or store in refrigerator, covered, up to 3 days.

SPINACH DIP



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Preparing for the Super Bowl? Think bread bowl. This spinach dip is housed in a hollowed-out loaf of bread. Choose pumpernickel or sourdough and have other items for dipping on hand-those bread bites go fast!

Provided by Melinda Anderson

Categories     Dairy     No-Cook     Super Bowl     Spinach     Winter

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces frozen spinach
1 Knorr vegetable soup mix
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 loaf sourdough or pumpernickel bread

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients well. Chill dip at least two hours.
  • Hollow out a round sourdough bread loaf or pumpernickel loaf and fill with the dip. Cut the middle section of the bread into squares and place around the dip instead of crackers.

SAVORY SPINACH DIP



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This flavor-packed dip is perfect potluck fare. Surrounded by colorful veggies and crispy crackers, it's almost as good to look at as it is to eat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach
1 cup sour cream
1 cup fat free plain yogurt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped green onion (9 medium)
Rye crackers, rice crackers or raw vegetables for dipping, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook spinach as directed on package. Cool slightly; squeeze to drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix sour cream, yogurt, tarragon, salt, mustard, pepper and garlic. Stir in cooked spinach, water chestnuts and green onions.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 45 mg

Tips:

  • For the creamiest dip, use a combination of full-fat sour cream and cream cheese.
  • Fresh basil and spinach add a vibrant flavor to the dip. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount by half.
  • Grated Parmesan cheese adds a nutty flavor and a touch of saltiness to the dip.
  • Chopped walnuts or almonds add a nice crunch to the dip. You can also use pine nuts or pistachios.
  • Season the dip to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the dip with a variety of dippers, such as pita chips, tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.
  • The dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Basil Spinach Dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, vibrant flavor, and customizable toppings, this dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give Basil Spinach Dip a try!

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