Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Ready in 45 mins | Servings: 5
This spinach artichoke pizza is one of the best homemade pizzas you can make! With impressive and tempting flavors, even your little fuzzy eaters will love every bite. Enjoy your favorite spinach artichoke dip in a pizza form with this easy spinach artichoke pizza.
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 16 ounces pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 6-8 canned artichoke hearts, drained well and quartered (don’t use marinated)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 c. milk
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 c.)
- 4 ounces provolone cheese (1 c. I used deli slices and chopped)
- 2 ounces finely shredded Parmesan cheese (lightly packed 1/2 c.)
- Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
- 8 ounces fresh spinach, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 450 degrees. In the preheated oven, place the pizza stone and keep it there for about 20 minutes.
Step 2: Over a sheet of parchment paper, stretch and shape the pizza dough around a 13-inch round, forming a taller rim on the outer edge.
Step 3: Brush the pizza dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil and lightly season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
Step 4: Heat the rest of 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 of the spinach to the hot oil and saute until just wilted. To a layer of paper towels, transfer the spinach and gently press to squeeze out the liquid. Then, chop the spinach finely and set it aside.
Step 5: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and onion powder while whisking and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in the mix and adjust the heat to medium-high and cook further until the mixture has thickened, stirring constantly.
Step 6: To taste, season with salt and pepper. Take off the heat and add the minced garlic along with the sauteed chopped spinach. Stir well.
Step 7: Chop the rest of the fresh spinach and set it aside.
Step 8: Over the pizza crust, evenly spread the spinach Bechamel sauce, keeping the rim uncoated. On top, sprinkle the chopped, fresh spinach, provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses and chopped artichokes.
Step 9: Under a parchment paper, slide a pizza peel and very carefully place the pizza on the hot pizza stone in the oven. Bake the pizza for approximately 10 to 13 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Step 10: Remove from the oven when done and slice the pizza. Serve the pizza right away with sprinkles of red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 531, Calories from Fat 225, Fat 25g38%, Saturated Fat 12g75%, Cholesterol 47mg16%, Sodium 1244mg54%, Potassium 479mg14%, Carbohydrates 54g18%, Fiber 4g17%, Sugar 7g8%, Protein 15g30%, Vitamin A 4875IU98%, Vitamin C 15.7 mg19%, Calcium 460mg46%, Iron 4.3 mg24%
