Description
This festive Grinch Rotel Dip Snack is a creamy, tangy, and colorful party dip perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with a blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, spinach, and spicy RoTel tomatoes and peppers, it’s a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer that will disappear quickly at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 drops green food coloring
Vegetables
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (defrosted and drained, about 1 cup)
- 10 ounce can RoTel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
Instructions
- Prepare the dip base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add color: Add 5 drops of green food coloring to the mixture and stir well, ensuring an even bright green color that gives the dip its festive ‘Grinch’ appearance.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a separate bowl, place the drained and defrosted chopped spinach. Add the entire can of RoTel, including the tomatoes and green chilies. Mix gently to combine.
- Combine all components: Pour the green sour cream mixture over the spinach and RoTel mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed, forming a creamy, vibrant green dip.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve immediately with chips, crackers, or cut vegetables. Alternatively, it can be chilled briefly before serving to meld the flavors.
Notes
- Be sure to fully drain and squeeze out excess water from the thawed spinach to avoid a watery dip.
- Adjust garlic and onion powder to taste for more or less pungency.
- The green food coloring is optional but gives the dip its signature Grinch appearance.
- This dip is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
- Pair with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for a crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grinch dip, holiday dip, Rotel dip, spinach dip, party appetizer, easy dip, no cook dip
