Copycat Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Name: Copycat Applebee's Spinach Artichoke Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen, chopped spinach (thawed and patted dry); 10 oz artichoke hearts, drained, chopped and patted dry; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded romano cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 10 ounces prepared alfredo sauce; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 4 ounces softened cream cheese

Updated on September 6, 2024 | Published on February 15, 2024

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A delicious blend of mozzarella, parmesan, and romano cheeses, combined with spinach and artichoke, makes this a killer copycat recipe of Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

When we go out to eat, it’s rare that we’ll buy an appetizer or dessert. In fact, it’s rare that we buy two meals! However, there’s one item that often appears on appetizer lists that always tempts me – Spinach artichoke dip.

Ingredients:

10 ounces frozen spinach (defrosted and chopped)
10 ounces artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup romano cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 ounces prepared alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces softened cream cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients until smooth.
Place in an 8×8 baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes – or until bubbly.

I love spinach artichoke dip! It’s full of tons of things that aren’t good for me, and I regret eating hours later because it’s full of lactose, but whenever I see it listed on a menu, those thoughts all disappear.

And the place that has my favorite kind of spinach artichoke dip? Applebees. I’ve found out that not all restaurants make their recipes the same, and homemade spinach artichoke dips rarely satisfy me.

So for the longest time, I’ve been on the search for a copycat recipe for Appleebees spinach artichoke dip (that actually tasted like it was from the restaurant), and I think I finally created it.

This recipe was so spot on, I could hardly believe it. And my mom, who is also a huge fan of Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip, agreed. It was practically an exact replica.

I think I like this version because it doesn’t go heavy on the artichokes, which is my main complaint about some recipes. There’s just the perfect amount of all the different ingredients, that all combine together perfectly for a creamy and savory dish.

What Should I Serve Spinach Artichoke Dip with?

There are so many great things that you can use as a dipper for this recipe:

Chips
Wheat Thins
Other Crackers
Carrots
Tomatoes
Crostini
Pieces of French bread

What type of alfredo sauce do you use?

Honestly, I just pick whatever is on sale! Usually, I try and get one with garlic in it. I think that makes a difference. If you love Alfredo sauce, you can try my Chicken Alfredo Lasagna recipe.

Can this be made in a slow cooker?

I have not personally done this, but if I were to, I would mix everything together and cook it on low for 3-4 hours, or high for two. However, you can try my Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip.

Can you make this with homemade alfredo sauce?

Absolutely! I normally do not like store-bought alfredo sauce at all, but I don’t find that it overtakes this dish.

Do you have any other versions of this?

We have a few different recipes for spinach dips that you may like more – especially if you don’t like alfredo sauce:

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can definitely prepare the dip ahead of time, but I wouldn’t cook it until you are ready to serve it.

How long will this last in the fridge?

It should last in the fridge – in an air-tight container – for 3-4 days.

How come my dip turned out watery?

Most likely, you didn’t drain your spinach well enough. If you used it right after it was defrosted, there is A LOT of extra water. Make sure you pat it dry well!