Description
Spinach and artichoke dip meets pizza in this creamy, cheesy fusion of Italian and American flavors. Crispy crust loaded with tangy cream cheese, mozzarella, and tender spinach promises a delightful bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Pizza Components:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough
- 6 ounces (170 grams) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Vegetable and Artichoke Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) frozen spinach, thawed with liquid squeezed out
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) frozen artichokes, defrosted and chopped
Seasoning and Creamy Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and position a baking sheet or pizza stone on the middle rack to ensure even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold chopped spinach, drained and chopped artichoke hearts, and shredded mozzarella cheese into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness, creating a uniform base for the toppings.
- Spread the spinach and artichoke mixture evenly across the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over the top of the prepared pizza for extra cheesy coverage.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese becomes melted, bubbly, and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with sour cream for a tangier flavor profile if desired.
- Drain artichoke hearts thoroughly to prevent excess moisture on pizza crust.
- Chop spinach and artichokes into smaller pieces for more even distribution.
- Use pre-made pizza dough to save time and simplify preparation process.
- Fresh mozzarella creates a creamier texture compared to shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg