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Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

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By Tiffany
Modified: Oct 2, 2026 · Published: Feb 13, 2025

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This creamy Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip copycat is a delicious appetizer with chopped spinach and artichokes that’s baked with molten mozzarella on top.

A close up of Applebee's spinach artichoke dip with a hand dipping a chip into the dip.

Ingredients

  • Canned Artichoke Hearts
  • Fresh Spinach Leaves
  • Minced Garlic
  • Sour Cream
  • Cream Cheese
  • Milk
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Black Pepper
  • Tortilla Chips, Pita Chips, Crackers, Veggies, or Toasted Baguette Slices

How to Make Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Lightly spray an 8″x8″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.
A round white bowl of spinach artichoke ingredients and a silver measuring cup with shredded mozzarella.
A square clear baking dish with unbaked spinach artichoke dip.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top.
A clear baking dish with spinach artichoke dip topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
A clear square baking dish with spinach artichoke dip with golden melted cheese on top.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, veggies, or toasted baguette slices.

Crock Pot Method

To make this recipe in the crock pot, add all of the ingredients and top with the layer of cheese per instructions. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1 hour.

A clear 8"x8" baking dish with baked spinach artichoke dip next to a blue and white striped napkin and a wood bowl of tortilla chips.

Make-Ahead

To Make Ahead: Combine the ingredients and add them to your baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours until ready to bake.

To Freeze: Place the unbaked mixture in an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.  To thaw, place it in the refrigerator overnight and then bake according to the directions.

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A close up of Applebee's spinach artichoke dip with a hand dipping a chip into the dip.

Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

Tiffany
This creamy Applebee's spinach artichoke dip copycat is a delicious appetizer with chopped spinach and artichokes that's baked with melted mozzarella on top.
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Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 33 minutes mins
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounce Can of Artichoke Hearts diced
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves chopped
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • ¼ cup Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese plus more for topping
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Tortilla Chips, Pita Chips, Crackers, Veggies, or Toasted Baguette Slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Lightly spray an 8"x8" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, veggies, or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

Nutrition facts are for spinach artichoke dip ingredients only and does not include tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, veggies, or toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2018IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 419mgIron: 1mg

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I'm the recipe developer and food photographer behind Simply Happenings. I'm also a wife, mom to two adventurous little boys, registered nurse, and I live in the great Midwest. I like to feature high-protein recipes, one-pot meals, and delicious recipes you can cook with your favorite household appliances.

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