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02/26/2015

Casual Entertaining: Easy Spinach Dip


This post is sponsored by Kellogg’s.

I have a love/hate relationship with entertaining.  I love seeing friends.  I love opening up our home.  I love connecting, laughing, reminiscing, and catching up.  But I am a little bit hopeless at party decor, and I don’t love spending hours in the kitchen getting ready.  Really, I’m just a casual entertainer.  I want to make some quick finger food, maybe whip up a signature cocktail for the evening, and call it good!  The important thing is the company – so I like ultra easy appetizer recipes so that I can get out of the kitchen and enjoy time with them.  If this philosophy resonates with you, then I’ve got suggestions for you, and a great recipe to share with you today!

Easy Spinach Dip and Casual Entertaining Tips at www.happyhourprojects.com

This easy spinach dip is just 5 ingredients, and tastes great with Town House Pita crackers!  It’s a light dip that you can stir up and serve right away, which makes it an easy dish for drop-in guests or a last-minute get-together.

Easy Spinach Dip and Casual Entertaining Tips at www.happyhourprojects.com

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Easy Spinach Dip
 
Author:
Happy Hour Projects
Serves: 8-12
Prep time: 20 mins
Total time: 20 mins
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Ingredients
  • 16 oz. light sour cream
  • 10 oz. frozen spinach
  • 8 oz. canned water chestnuts
  • ¼ c. chopped or shredded carrots (about ½ carrot)
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
Instructions
  1. Thaw spinach, either 24 hours in the refrigerator or by soaking in cold water. Drain very well.
  2. Mix ranch seasoning into sour cream.
  3. Chop or shred carrots and water chestnuts. A minute in the food processor works great. Drain well.
  4. Stir veggies into the sour cream mix, and serve with Town House Pita Crackers!
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Easy Spinach Dip and Casual Entertaining Tips at www.happyhourprojects.com

Town House has you covered with 4 great types of crackers for whatever you’re serving up.  Each of the varieties has different flavors and textures to make every guest happy – and you can set out a spread using two or more kinds of crackers to keep your time in the kitchen simple while also letting your guests mix things up for themselves.  Try these pairings:

  • Town House Original Crackers: Top with hard cheeses and cured meats, cheese balls, or hearty, spreadable dips.  Try my easy Ham and Onion Cheese Ball or Muffuletta Olive Salad Dip recipes with Originals!
  • Town House Pita Crackers: Serve with light dips like today’s Spinach Dip recipe, hummus, or salsas.
  • Town House Pretzel Thins and Flatbread Crisps: Pour and serve alongside other finger foods like cheeses, meats, olives, veggies, or fruits!

Easy Spinach Dip and Casual Entertaining Tips at www.happyhourprojects.com

The best tip I can offer you for hosting a casual gathering is just to take it easy, and enjoy yourself!  The goal of entertaining is to be comfortable and to have a great time.  For me, that means getting out of the kitchen and sitting down among friends and family.  What’s your best tip for hosting a casual gathering?

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From presentably munch-able options, to dipping inspiration, to versatile possibilities, we have the variety that will help her stylishly host any type of gathering – from planned to impromptu.

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  1. Shai Williams says

    02/28/2015 at 12:37 am

    We do a monthly themed potluck which is great for entertaining and gets me out of the kitchen!

    Reply
  2. Marilyn says

    02/26/2015 at 10:01 am

    Your spinach dip looks amazing….we LOVE Town House crackers!

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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