I admit, I love going to parties and get togethers for the appetizers alone. Something about finger foods and dips just makes me very happy. You can have a little of this, and a little of that and taste it all without committing to a full meal.

Since this weekend is the Big Game, I thought I’d share one of my favorite things with you. Spinach Dip.

If you’re at all like me, spinach dip is essential at any type of gathering. The bread bowl, with that creamy spinach combination is a dream. I posted those two chicken appetizers the other day and this spinach dip was a part of the spread, along with my guacamole dip and chocolate chip cookies. You can also check some “must have” game day food and my cheesy roasted potato skins too. Hey, the Big Game is all about the food and commercials when your team isn’t playing, am I right?

What are some of your favorite Game Day foods?

Ingredients:

• 1 round sourdough loaf
• 1 bunch of spinach, stems removed & chopped
• 16 oz sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 ounce jar of pimientos, drained
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained & sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder

Directions:

Begin by removing the stems from the spinach and chopping it as small as you can.

Once spinach is all chopped, rinse well until wet and slightly wilted.

Drain and dry, being sure to remove as much water as possible so the dip isn’t too watery.
Place in a large bowl and add sour cream and mayonnaise.

Add remaining ingredients, and mix thoroughly until very well combined.
Once dip is well mixed, cover and refrigerate for a few hours, or even overnight.

Take the bread and cut the middle pieces out, creating a bowl for the dip. Pour the dip in the “bowl”. Cut all the middle pieces up into bite size pieces to dip, and serve with the spinach bowl.

Enjoy!