4.9 from 52 votes
Copycat Applebee’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This spinach and artichoke dip blends creamy roasted garlic Alfredo sauce with cream cheese and three cheeses: Parmesan, Romano, and mozzarella. Chopped artichoke hearts and steamed spinach add texture and flavor. The dip can be adjusted for thickness by adding milk, making it suitable for dipping with chips, bread, or vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
370 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Alfredo sauce roasted garlic flavor
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ cup Romano cheese shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, low-moisture, whole milk
- 28 oz. artichoke hearts drained/rinsed/chopped
- 16 oz. spinach steamed (can sub with 10 oz. frozen spinach, fresh
- ½ cup milk optional, use if you want the dip to be a little less thick
Instructions
- Add the alfredo sauce to a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and mix it into the alfredo sauce until well-combined and creamy. Use a fork to whisk any lumps out.*
- Add the Parmesan, Romano, and Mozzarella cheeses and stir until well-combined.
- Stir in the artichoke hearts, then add the spinach. Stir until well combined
- If the dip is thicker than desired, add up to a ½ cup of milk and stir until combined and heated through.
- Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, fresh bread, and/or vegetables.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps and ensure smooth blending with Alfredo sauce.
- If using frozen spinach, defrost and drain it thoroughly to prevent a soggy dip.
- The dip can be prepared in a Crock Pot on high for 2 hours or low for 3-4 hours for convenience.
- To reduce fat, use light cream cheese and substitute Alfredo sauce with plain Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
326mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5585IU
(112%)
Vitamin C
29.5mg
(33%)
Calcium
322mg
(32%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5585IU | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 29.5mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 322mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.