Description
This Halloween Lipton Spinach Dip served in a coffin-shaped bread bowl is a spooky and delicious appetizer perfect for Halloween parties. With its creamy, flavorful dip and eerie mini skeleton decoration, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1 packet vegetable soup mix (Lipton or Knorr)
- 1 cup sour cream (light version optional)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (light version optional)
- ½ cup chopped onion (or substitute with chopped celery)
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts (drained and chopped)
- 1 loaf unsliced bread (firm, rectangular loaf for coffin shape)
- Dippers: Blue corn tortilla chips, pretzels, crackers, or bread cubes
- Mini skeleton for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed spinach, vegetable soup mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped onion, and water chestnuts.
- Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
- Make the Bread Coffin:
- Take the unsliced bread loaf and cut three sides of the top, leaving one long side attached to act as the lid.
- Hollow out the bottom part of the loaf by cutting about 2 inches deep, leaving a ¾ inch border around the edge. Scoop out the bread and save it for dipping.
- Hollow out the inside of the bread “lid” as well, about ½ to ¾ inch deep.
- Optional: Attach a breadstick to the front of the coffin with toothpicks as a casket handle.
- Assemble the Dip:
- Line the inside of the hollowed bread with parchment paper if needed to prevent the dip from soaking through.
- Spoon the spinach dip into the bread coffin, making sure it fills the well completely.
- Place the mini skeleton inside for decoration, if desired.
- Serve:
- Prop the “lid” of the coffin slightly open using wooden skewers or toothpicks.
- Arrange the bread coffin on a large platter and surround it with your choice of dippers: chips, pretzels, crackers, or bread cubes.
Notes
- Bread Selection: Use a firm loaf of bread to maintain the shape and support the dip.
- Dip Variations: Add extra ingredients like chopped bell peppers or shredded cheese to the dip for more flavor.
- Decorative Touch: A mini skeleton adds a fun Halloween element, but other decorations like plastic spiders can be used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer, Halloween Food
- Method: Mixing, Assembling, and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip with bread
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 g