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RecipesHot Spinach Dip For a different take on traditional spinach dip, Janie Obermier of St. Joseph, Missouri warms this rich mixture in the microwave. It’s terrific with crackers, tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
RecipesWarm Spinach Dip “I created this lighter version of a hot spinach dip after my husband and five kids raved about a similar appetizer at one of our favorite restaurants,” says Debbie Marrone of Warner Robins, Georgia. TIP: “It’s great with tortilla chips, bagel chips or low-fat wheat crackers,” Debbie suggests.
RecipesJalapeno Spinach Dip Everyone loves spinach dip, and this version is as easy as it is delicious. Just mix the ingredients together in the slow cooker for a savory and creamy appetizer. —Michaela Debelius, Waddell, Arizona
RecipesMushroom Spinach Dip This thick creamy mixture is easy to stir up and gets its fresh flavor from mushrooms, spinach and green onions. Serve it in the fun Easter Bunny bread (below) or in a bowl with a platter of crackers or crunchy vegetables.
RecipesHealthy Spinach Dip I needed something healthy and low in fat to take to a get-together, so I experimented and came up with this dip. It’s packed full of flavor and color. Served with assorted veggies, bread or crackers, it’s always a hit. People ask for the recipe every time. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
RecipesClassic Spinach Dip In Stafford, Texas, Joyce Fogleman requests: “Everywhere I take this dip, I’m asked for the recipe. I don’t make it at home because I’m afraid that’s all I’d eat the entire day. I’d love a downsized version I could make at home.”
RecipesBaked Spinach Dip Loaf Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon. Scoop the dip with the extra bread and veggies—then eat the bowl! —Frieda Meding, Trochu, Alberta
RecipesSpinach Dip in Red Cabbage A hollowed out cabbage makes a bright serving piece for this creamy spinach dip. I found the recipe in a cookbook, and I receive many compliments whenever I serve it to company.—Patricia Johnson, Kingfield, Maine
RecipesCaramelized Onion Spinach Dip A yummy spinach dip is at the top of nearly everyone’s list of favorite party foods. I make it extra special with caramelized onions and a splash of white wine, so this is a recipe you can feel excited about serving. —Corrine Rupp, Statesville, North Carolina
RecipesBaked Creamy Spinach Dip I’m a fan of classic dishes but frequently tweak them a bit to suit my family’s tastes. My cheesy spinach dip is a little lighter than other versions I’ve seen and pairs well with bagel chips. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
RecipesBaked Spinach Dip in Bread This is the only way my kids will eat spinach! The dip can be made ahead and chilled. Place in the bread shell and bake just before company arrives.—Shauna Dittrick, Leduc, Alberta
RecipesSpinach Dip in a Bread Bowl When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It’s a real crowd pleaser. —Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin
RecipesCreamy Swiss Spinach Dip A few items and a microwave oven are all you need to throw together this warm cheesy dip. It’s always gone at the party’s end. My favorite way to serve the dip is in a bread bowl with bread cubes, but it’s also good with tortilla chips or French bread slices. -Heather Millican, Fort Meyers, Florida