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Spinach Dip – Real Foodie Version

This is so pretty (and yummy!) served in a bread bowl -- you could use this soaked bread recipe or this sourdough bread recipe.  For dippers you could use pieces of bread from the bread bowl, crackers (try these sourdough crackers) or fresh vegetables, like carrot sticks, celery, cucumber slices, peppers, etc.
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces organic softened cream cheese or you could use this homemade yogurt cheese too!
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • Minced fresh garlic to your taste – we like a LOT (6 cloves or more!) — you can also use 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Minced 0nions or 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 bunch of fresh spinach or 1 box of frozen spinach lightly steamed (to break down the anti-nutrients in raw spinach – read more about that here), chopped up small
  • Optional: Carrots chopped small and steamed just until crisp-tender
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Mix together softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic and onion.  I use a handheld blender to get it really smooth and creamy.  Then add spinach, carrots (if using) and cheddar cheese, blending well. Enjoy!