# What You'll Need:
→ Dip
01 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 8 oz canned water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
05 - 1 oz dry vegetable soup mix
06 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
→ Bread Bowl & Dippers
10 - 1 large round loaf sourdough or country bread
11 - 1 baguette or additional bread for dipping
12 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers), sliced, for dipping
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
02 - Squeeze all excess moisture from the thawed spinach, then add it to the bowl.
03 - Stir chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions into the mixture until evenly combined.
04 - Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours to develop flavors.
05 - Slice the top off the round bread loaf. Hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Cut the removed bread and additional baguette into bite-sized cubes.
06 - Just before serving, spoon the chilled dip into the prepared bread bowl. Arrange bread cubes and assorted vegetables around the bowl.
