# What You Need:
→ Dip
01 - 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
05 - 1 packet (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 of sourdough or country bread
11 - 1 baguette or additional bread for dipping
12 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers), sliced for dipping
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
02 - Firmly squeeze thawed spinach to remove all excess moisture, then incorporate into the bowl.
03 - Stir in finely chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to allow flavors to develop.
05 - Slice off the top of the round bread loaf and hollow out the center, maintaining a one-inch thick shell. Cut the removed bread and extra baguette into bite-sized cubes for dipping.
06 - Just before serving, transfer the chilled dip into the hollowed bread bowl and arrange bread cubes and assorted vegetables around it on a serving platter.
