# What You'll Need:
→ Dip
01 - 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
05 - 1 (1 oz) packet 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 extra bread for dipping
12 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers), sliced, for dipping
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined.
02 - Squeeze excess moisture from thawed spinach, then stir it into the mixture.
03 - Fold in chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
05 - Cut the top off the round bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Cube the removed bread and baguette for dipping.
06 - Spoon the chilled dip into the hollowed bread bowl. Arrange bread cubes and sliced vegetables around the bowl on a serving platter.
