# Components:
→ Dip
01 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 8 oz canned water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
05 - 1 oz dry vegetable soup mix
06 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
→ Bread Bowl & Dippers
10 - 1 large round loaf sourdough or country bread
11 - 1 baguette or additional bread for dipping
12 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers), sliced for dipping
# Method:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
02 - Squeeze out excess moisture from the thawed spinach and incorporate it into the mixture.
03 - Fold in chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to develop flavors.
05 - Cut the top off the round bread loaf and hollow out the center, maintaining a 1-inch thick shell. Cube the removed bread and baguette into bite-sized pieces.
06 - Spoon the chilled spinach dip into the bread bowl and place on a serving platter surrounded by bread cubes and raw vegetables.
