Applebee's Spinach + Artichoke Dip — United States

Applebee's Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a warm cheese-based dip served as a shared starter in American casual-dining restaurants, built around chopped spinach and artichoke hearts bound in a creamy, melted cheese base. The dish belongs to a wider family of spinach-artichoke dips found across chain and family restaurants in the United States, where it is typically listed among shareable appetizers alongside chips or fried items. Versions under this name circulate widely, home cooks and other kitchens producing their own approximations of the restaurant dish. The dip is usually made by combining cooked, drained spinach with chopped artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream or mayonnaise, and a mix of melting cheeses such as mozzarella and parmesan, seasoned with garlic. The mixture is baked or heated on the stovetop until hot and bubbling, then served directly from a warm dish with tortilla chips or toasted bread for scooping. Home versions differ in richness and proportion: some lean heavier on artichokes, others on spinach, and the cheese blend ranges from a simple cream cheese base to combinations that include cheddar or pepper jack for extra sharpness. Some cooks add a touch of hot sauce or diced jalapeño for heat.