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Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Olive Garden Spinach-Artichoke Dip

$11.29 1,160 cal AppetizersCatering

A blend of spinach, artichokes and cheeses served warm with flatbread crisps.
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About This Dish

Spinach-Artichoke Dip at Olive Garden is a warm, cheese-rich appetizer priced at $11.29, serving a blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, and melted cheeses alongside flatbread crisps for scooping. The full order totals 1,160 calories with 81 grams of fat and 2,440 milligrams of sodium — substantial for an appetizer, reflecting the cream cheese and multiple cheese blend that gives the dip its dense, scoopable consistency. It serves 2 to 4 guests as a starter depending on appetite.

The version at Olive Garden uses a cream cheese and sour cream base blended with mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano, with finely chopped spinach and artichoke hearts folded in and the whole thing baked until hot and slightly golden on top. The flatbread crisps provided alongside are thinner and crispier than standard crackers, designed to hold a heavy scoop without snapping. This remains one of the most reliably popular appetizers at the restaurant precisely because it is a crowd-pleasing, familiar preparation without any risky flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

1160 Calories
81g Total Fat
2440mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Spinach-Artichoke Dip at Home?

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min Easy

Olive Garden's Spinach-Artichoke Dip earns its reputation from texture consistency — it is thick enough to scoop cleanly but loose enough to be scoopable without breaking the flatbread. The balance comes from combining cream cheese (structure) with sour cream (looseness) and mozzarella (stretch). Recipes that use only cream cheese produce a paste; recipes with only sour cream produce a runny, separated dip after baking.

The most important prep step is squeezing the spinach absolutely dry before adding it. Frozen spinach releases significant water during baking that dilutes the dip and produces a pooled, watery result around the edges of the dish. Thaw completely, then squeeze in a kitchen towel or paper towels until no more moisture comes out.

Ingredients

6 servings

Dip

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream until fully combined.

    3 min

  2. Fold in spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes.

    3 min

    Chop the artichoke hearts finely so they distribute evenly and do not create large wet spots in the dip.

  3. Transfer to a baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling around the edges and lightly golden on top.

    25 min

  4. Serve immediately with flatbread crisps, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices.

    1 min

Pro Tips

  • Squeeze the spinach in a kitchen towel until bone dry. This is the single most important step for avoiding a watery dip.
  • The dip thickens quickly as it cools. Return to the oven for 5 minutes if it sets up before guests finish.
  • Make the dip mixture up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate unbaked. Add 5 extra minutes to the bake time if going straight from cold.

Variations

Spicy Version

Add 1 teaspoon of Calabrian chili paste or diced jalapeño to the mix for a heat-forward version.

Crab and Artichoke Dip

Add 6 oz of lump crab meat and reduce the spinach by half for a seafood-forward variation.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve in the baking dish directly on the table with flatbread crisps alongside
  • Works equally well as a spread on crostini or toasted sourdough
  • Pair with a cold Chardonnay or Prosecco for a party appetizer setup
  • Leftover dip makes an excellent pasta sauce — thin with a splash of cream and toss with penne

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Spinach-Artichoke Dip is priced at $11.29 per order. It includes flatbread crisps for dipping. Prices vary slightly at locations in New York, Alaska, and California.
The full order contains 1,160 calories with 81 grams of fat and 2,440 milligrams of sodium. Shared among 4 guests as a starter, each person consumes approximately 290 calories from the dip, not counting the flatbread crisps.
The dip contains spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano cheese. It is baked until hot and bubbly and served with flatbread crisps. The combination of cream cheese and multiple aged cheeses gives it the thick, scoopable consistency.
Beat cream cheese until smooth, then stir in sour cream, thawed and squeezed-dry spinach, drained chopped artichoke hearts, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, garlic powder, and salt. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 375F for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Serve with flatbread crisps or pita chips.
Yes, the Spinach-Artichoke Dip is vegetarian. It contains no meat. The dip is made entirely from dairy and vegetables. It is not vegan due to the cream cheese, sour cream, and multiple cheese varieties in the base.