Spinach & Artichoke Dip
This appetizer features a warm, creamy blend of chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, and a rich cheese sauce (often Alfredo-based). It is topped with melted Parmesan cheese and served alongside house-made white corn tortilla chips and a side of chipotle lime salsa.
Price
Prices vary significantly by location and whether you are ordering a full portion or a half-portion (available at some locations during Happy Hour).
- Full Appetizer: Typically $9.99 – $12.49
- Half-Price Appetizer (Happy Hour): Typically $5.00 – $6.25
Calories
The calorie count for the entire order (including chips and salsa) is high because it is intended to be a shareable dish.
- Total Order: 950 – 980 Calories
- Breakdown: * Dip only: ~500 Calories
- Chips: ~430 Calories
- Salsa: ~20 Calories
Ingredients
While the exact corporate recipe is proprietary, the core components used in Applebee’s kitchens include:
- Vegetables: Chopped spinach and canned artichoke hearts.
- Creamy Base: A thick Alfredo-style sauce or a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and milk.
- Cheeses: A blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Mozzarella.
- Aromatics: Minced garlic and onion powder.
- Chips: White corn tortillas fried in vegetable oil and lightly salted.
- Salsa: Tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
Nutrations
Based on a standard full-size serving:
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
| Total Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 2,630mg – 3,990mg* | 114%+ |
| Total Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Sugars | 6g | — |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
*Note: Sodium levels are particularly high due to the chips and processed cheeses.
Allergens
Applebee’s provides a specific guide for common allergens present in this dish:
- Milk: High (multiple cheeses, cream, and butter).
- Wheat/Gluten: The dip itself may contain wheat (used as a thickener in the sauce), and the chips are often fried in shared oil with wheat products.
- Soy: Present in the vegetable oil used for the chips.
- Garlic/Onion: Present in the seasonings.
