Creamy Spinach Dip
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 2 (5 1/4 ounce) packages boursin garlic & fine herb cheese spread
- 1⁄4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
- 1 (8 ounce) can diced water chestnuts, drained, about 1 cup
- 1⁄4 cup shredded carrot
- 1⁄2 red pepper, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 2 scallions, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 1 lb round loaf pumpernickel bread
directions
- In medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave cheese on High in 15-second intervals until softened.
- Stir in dressing until smooth, then stir in spinach, water chestnuts, carrots, red pepper, and scallions.
- Using a serrated knife, horizontally cut off top third from bread.
- Using small knife, cut around inside edge of bread.
- Pull out inside bread in chunks, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shell; save inside bread for another use.
- Fill bread shell with dip.
- Serve with vegetables.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!