Description
Creamy Easter bunny spinach dip brings spring cheer to holiday gatherings with its playful design and smooth green goodness. Guests will delight in this whimsical appetizer that combines fresh spinach, herbs, and a charming bunny-shaped presentation perfect for festive celebrations.
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 (240 milliliters/8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 (1 ounce/28 grams) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters/4 ounces) mayonnaise
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 round bread loaf (sourdough or boule)
- 2 small bread rolls
- 2 raisins or black olives
- 1 small cherry tomato or radish slice
- 2 small carrot sticks
Instructions
- Craft a velvety base by whisking cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning in a large mixing bowl until perfectly smooth and free of lumps.
- Incorporate shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic into the creamy mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in thoroughly drained spinach, ensuring even integration throughout the dip.
- Seal the mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes at 40°F to allow flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Transform a round bread loaf into a whimsical vessel by carefully slicing off the top and hollowing out the interior, maintaining 1-inch thick walls.
- Fashion bunny ears by attaching two small bread rolls to the top using toothpicks for secure placement.
- Create an adorable bunny face by positioning raisins or olives as eyes, a cherry tomato or radish slice for the nose, and strategically placed carrot sticks as whiskers.
- Generously fill the bread bowl with the chilled spinach dip, creating an enticing centerpiece.
- Artfully arrange an assortment of crackers, toasted bread cubes, and fresh vegetable sticks around the bunny bread bowl.
- Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to delight guests with this playful and delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Chill the dip thoroughly to enhance the blend of flavors and improve overall texture.
- Use fresh spinach instead of frozen for a more vibrant taste and crispier texture.
- Cut bread carefully to maintain structural integrity of the bunny design, ensuring stability for serving.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like vegan cream cheese and cashew sour cream for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg