Copycat Applebee's Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Vitameatavegamin Girl's Note:

I found this online somewhere, but I can't remember the site. My husband agrees that this tastes very similar to the dip at Applebee's. It's so easy to make and tastes very good.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach , thawed
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts , drained and roughly chopped
• 1 cup shredded parmesan-romano cheese mix
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 10 ounces prepared alfredo sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 ounces softened cream cheese
• pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine ingredients thoroughly in a bowl and spread mixture into a small baking dish (I used an 8" X 8" dish).
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheeses are bubbling and melted.
4. Serve with chips or bread and enjoy.

Reviews

[ColorguardGeek1219]

I have been looking for a recipe that does not use mayo for the longest time. I know it's safe and all but the idea grosses me out. I was excited to find this copy cat. I'm very picky when it comes to Spinach and Artichoke dip and Applebees is among my list of favs. I have tried many homemade ones that others have made and they are always super oily and taste nothing like the restaurant version. I was skeptical when I tried making this earlier today. I pulled it out of the oven and it looked gorgeous! Not to mention it tasted AWESOME!!! Even my husband who is not as big of a fan of spinach and artichoke dips loved it! I can not thank you enough for sharing this fabulous recipe. I now can skip applebees curb take-out and make it myself!!! :) Update to review on 7/19/2009: I recently got the idea to cook up some chicken breast (I seasoned it with garlic, and cajun seasoning) then added an extra 10 ounces of alfredo sauce. I also added a box of penne rigate pasta, and mixed it all together in a large lasagne pan. I baked it as per the normal directions, stirred it, and then topped with extra cheese half-way through. The pasta turned out amazing! It is now a household staple. :)

[RaeMay]

Fantastic!! Even better after it sits for a few days. Broiled for the last two minutes to brown the cheese. Just awesome. I'm going to make it for my graduation party too! Thanks!! **Edit** I wanted to bring this to work one day but didn't have oven access so I threw all the ingredients in my crockpot and let them go. If I'm in a hurry I'll turn it on high for 30-45 minutes, otherwise it's on low for about an hour, maybe a little more. Very easy and a triple batch fits perfect! Thanks again!

[caveman926]

Made this last night although it does not taste just like the Applebees dip it is good. My wife says it is better that Applebees because it has more flavor. You deiced for yourself.