Description
This Easter Bunny Spinach Dip is a fun and festive appetizer perfect for Easter gatherings. A creamy, flavorful spinach dip is served inside a hollowed-out bread bowl shaped like an adorable bunny, making it both delicious and decorative!
Ingredients
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For the Spinach Dip:
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup (240g) sour cream
- 1 cup (240g) mayonnaise
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bunny Bread Bowl:
- 1 large round loaf of bread (e.g., sourdough or boule)
- 1 small bread roll (for the bunny face)
- 2 small bread pieces (for ears)
- 2 black olives (for eyes)
- 1 cherry tomato or small radish (for the nose)
- 2 pretzel sticks (for whiskers)
Instructions
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Prepare the Spinach Dip:
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, water chestnuts (if using), green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add thawed and well-drained spinach. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance flavors.
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Create the Bunny Bread Bowl:
- Cut the top off the large round loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a thick bread shell. Save the removed bread for dipping.
- Attach the small bread roll to the front using toothpicks to create the bunny’s face.
- Cut two small oval pieces from extra bread and attach them as bunny ears using toothpicks.
- Use black olives for eyes, a cherry tomato or radish for the nose, and pretzel sticks for whiskers.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Fill the bread bowl with the chilled spinach dip.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or the reserved bread pieces for dipping.
Notes
- You can make the dip a day ahead for better flavor.
- Swap out the bread bowl for a hollowed-out cabbage or bell pepper for a low-carb option.
- Use a store-bought bread bowl for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~½ cup dip + bread
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg