Description
This Bunny Spinach Dip is a delightful and festive Easter appetizer that combines creamy spinach dip with a charming bunny-shaped bread bowl. It’s easy to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for any holiday gathering. Serve with fresh veggies, crackers, and bread slices for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
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For the Spinach Dip:
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3 bags fresh spinach (8–10 ounces each)
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 cups mayonnaise (regular or lite)
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2 cups sour cream (regular or lite)
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2 packs Knorr® Vegetable Dip Mix
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For the Bunny Assembly:
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1 bread bowl (round or rectangular)
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1 baguette (for ears and serving)
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1 cucumber, thinly sliced (for grass)
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2–3 celery stalks, sliced (for whiskers and mouth)
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1 bag carrot sticks (for decoration and serving)
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Black olives (for eyes and nose)
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Additional dippers: Crackers, pita chips, fresh veggies
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Instructions
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Make the Spinach Dip:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté spinach for about 5 minutes until wilted.
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Drain and cool spinach, then chop finely.
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In a bowl, mix spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, and dip mix until well combined.
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Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
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Prepare the Bunny Bread Bowl:
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Cut out the center of the bread bowl to form a deep cavity and save the cut-out piece for the face.
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Hollow out the bread bowl to make space for the dip.
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Cut two pieces of baguette for the ears.
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Assemble the Bunny:
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Place bread bowl on a platter, add baguette pieces for ears, and arrange the saved bread piece as the face.
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Add olives for eyes and nose, and celery strips for the mouth and whiskers.
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Arrange cucumber slices as grass around the bread bowl.
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Pour the chilled spinach dip into the bread bowl and surround with dippers.
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Notes
- Swap mayonnaise and sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Use gluten-free bread and crackers for a gluten-free version.
- Add cheese or spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake, Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Holiday