Description
Creamy Easter bunny spinach dip brings springtime cheer to any gathering. Packed with fresh spinach and tangy cheese, this irresistible appetizer promises to delight guests with its smooth texture and festive charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (10 ounces / 280 grams) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 (1 ounce / 28 grams) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Bunny Bread Bowl (Optional):
- 1 round bread loaf (sourdough or boule)
- 2 small bread rolls (for bunny ears)
- 2 raisins or black olives (for eyes)
- 1 small cherry tomato or radish slice (for nose)
- 2 small carrot sticks (for whiskers)
Instructions
- Whip together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic into the creamy base, stirring thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gently fold drained spinach into the mixture, ensuring complete integration and a vibrant green-speckled appearance.
- Seal the dip and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Transform a round bread loaf into a festive vessel by carefully removing the top and hollowing out the interior, maintaining walls approximately one inch thick.
- Craft bunny ears by attaching two small bread rolls to the loaf’s crown using delicate toothpick supports.
- Embellish the bread bunny with raisin or olive eyes, a cherry tomato or radish slice for a charming nose, and strategic carrot stick whiskers.
- Generously fill the bread bunny with the chilled spinach dip, creating an inviting centerpiece.
- Surround the bunny with an assortment of accompaniments: crisp crackers, toasted bread cubes, and fresh vegetable crudités like carrot sticks, celery, and colorful bell peppers.
- Present immediately or maintain chilled until ready to delight guests with this whimsical Easter-themed appetizer.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent a watery dip, using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to squeeze out excess moisture.
- Customize the seasoning by adjusting ranch mix or adding fresh herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor complexity.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese and sour cream with low-fat or Greek yogurt alternatives to reduce calories.
- Create a gluten-free option by serving the dip with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks instead of bread bowl.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 482 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg