# 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
02 - Squeeze out all moisture from thawed chopped spinach, then add it to the mixture.
03 - Fold in finely chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to develop flavors.
05 - Slice the top off the round loaf and hollow out the interior, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Cut removed bread and baguette into bite-sized cubes.
06 - Spoon chilled spinach mixture into bread bowl. Arrange bread cubes and sliced vegetables around on a serving platter.
