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Spinach Dip Christmas Tree

Homemade Spinach Dip Christmas Tree close-up on white plate
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This festive Spinach Dip Christmas Tree is a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring a creamy spinach dip sculpted into a beautiful Christmas tree shape, perfect for holiday parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 (16 oz) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (1 oz) package dry vegetable soup mix
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced into small circles for the star
  • Assorted crackers for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the drained spinach, sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and dry vegetable soup mix.
  2. Stir in the shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into a large cone on a serving platter to form the base of the Christmas tree.
  4. Decorate the tree by pressing chopped red bell peppers and sliced black olives into the surface to resemble ornaments.
  5. Place the tomato slice on the top tip of the tree to create a star.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and firm up the shape.
  7. Serve chilled with an assortment of crackers for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the dip mixture, or garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill.

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