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Florentine Spinach Dip

Photo Credit
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
Makes 25 servings
Category
Dips and Spreads
Course
Appetizers
Preparation Method
Bake
Credit
–Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Sources
Old Farmer's Almanac Contests

Spinach and artichoke dips are always popular. However, we think this Florentine spinach dip is the best of them all, winning first prize in The 2015 Old Farmer’s Almanac Recipe Contest! 

Congratulations to the winner, Crystal Schlueter from Northglenn, Colorado.

Check out this video, where we show you how easy it is to whip up this tasty dip!

Ingredients
16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 cup Alfredo sauce
1 box (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups shredded Italian-blend cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 dash hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, stir together all ingredients until combined.
  3. Spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Comments

<span>Denise T</span> Sun, 02/08/2026 - 10:41
When you say artichokes, do you mean the marinated ones in those little, glass jars or the plain, unseasoned ones in the can?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/jennifer-keating">Jennifer Keating</a> Mon, 02/09/2026 - 10:16
The unseasoned canned artichokes would be best.
<span>Denise T</span> Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:05
Thank you Jennifer. I thought as much but wanted to be sure.
<span>Linda Jones</span> Sat, 02/07/2026 - 09:11
I have a question. Should the cheeses in the spinach dip be fresh? Particularly the Parmesan, where it says grated should that be fresh or the one in the can. I find it hard to grate fresh Parmesan. The best I can do is a small shred. Maybe there is a trick to getting fresh grated Parmesan. Thanks.
<span>Carrie</span> Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:58
Can you use fresh spinach instead?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Wed, 06/12/2024 - 12:05

Hi, Carrie. You can sub in fresh spinach, but you should wilt it down a bit before adding to the recipe. About 1 pound of fresh spinach would be a good amount.

 <span>Dee</span> Wed, 12/21/2022 - 20:07
Hello. Would very much like to make this dip but maybe I've overlooked something. The recipe calls for avocado sauce but I didn't find how to make that sauce. Could you please include that in this dip recipe? I apologize if it is already there but I just didn't see it. Thanks, looking forward to your reply.
<span>Mandy</span> Sat, 06/08/2024 - 07:06
Alfredo sauce. Not avocado sauce. You can buy jarred Alfredo sauce in most grocery storesxnear the spaghetti sauces.
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Mon, 01/09/2023 - 15:10

Alfredo sauce is a creamy, cheesy white sauce typically used on pasta dishes. It can be made at home, but most grocery stores should carry it!