Applebee's Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Party snacks and appetizers don’t get any better than this Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip recipe. Cooked spinach, canned artichoke hearts, and a creamy dressing are all combined to make this cheesy and smooth dip. And the best version? Definitely Applebee's.

If you’re a cheese lover, it’s even better. Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese; the usual trio, are here to save the day. Add some sour cream to the mix, and this just might be the smoothest, creamiest dip you’ll likely see. Let’s take a look.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Tips
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Ingredients

• Cream cheese — 8 oz.
• Mozzarella cheese — 2 cups, shredded.
• Parmesan cheese — 2 cups, shredded.
• Sour cream — ⅓ cup.
• Spinach — 1 box, frozen.
• Artichoke hearts — 2 cans, chopped.
• Garlic alfredo sauce — 16 oz.
• Salt and pepper — to taste.
• Garlic — 2 cloves, minced.
• Onion — ¼ cup, finely chopped.
• Butter — 2 tbsp.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Melt the butter in a pot. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

3. Add the sauce to the pot.

4. Add the spinach to the mix and cook on low-medium heat.

5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, half of the parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, and sour cream.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Combine the spinach mix with the cheese mix.

8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover.

9. Bake for half an hour.

10. Remove the cover and top with the remaining half of the parmesan cheese.

Substitutions

• Sour cream — Applebee’s spinach and artichoke dip recipe calls for sour cream. It adds a slightly tangy flavor and provides a nice creaminess to your dip, resulting in a smooth texture. If you’re short on sour cream, you can use even more cream cheese. If that’s too much for you, you might also want to consider mayonnaise, a classic sour cream substitute in most recipes, or Greek yogurt.

• Garlic alfredo sauce — Alfredo-style pasta sauce works incredibly well in this recipe for Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip. If you want a healthier alternative, cashew cream is a good one, and a vegan one at that. Speaking of vegan options, silken tofu would also work great. Why not try avocado?

• The cheese — Cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. You’ll be needing the usual trio to make your spinach artichoke dip, as is usually the case. If you’re looking for a substitution for either parmesan or mozzarella, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheeses work just fine, though admittedly the first two will have a much easier time melting.

Variations

• Meaty — If you’re big on meat, you could go ahead and add some ham, bacon, or even sausage to the mix. Just make sure that it’s crumbled if you’ll be going with sausage. Tuna would be fine as well.

• Crispy — For a different version, you might want to consider adding crushed crackers, breadcrumbs, or crushed tortillas to the bottom of your baking dish. Your dish will come out so crispy and crunchy.

• Spicy — The original Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip recipe is not spicy, but we could change that. One or two tablespoons of Tabasco, or even maybe Sriracha will be enough to give your dip a spicy kick.

Equipment

• Measuring spoons and cups.

• Mixing bowl.

• Cooking pot.

• Baking dish.

• Oven.

Storage

• Let your spinach and artichoke dip cool to room temperature. Transfer the leftover dip to a plastic container or a glass jar with a lid.

• Store it in your fridge, where it will last for up to four days.

• If you’d like to freeze the leftover dip, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in your freezer, where it would last for up to three months.

Tips

• The baking dish — Your life will be easier using a baking dish with high sides. To prevent the dish from spilling over.

• The cheese — The Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip recipe is the ultimate dream of any cheese. Before you start making this recipe make sure to know that there is a lot of cheese in it. Like, a lot. If that’s too much for you, feel free to adjust the amount of cheese. You could still enjoy your dip with less cheese.