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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pizza

A rich and garlicky spinach cream sauce, artichoke hearts, and melty mozzarella make this thick crust Spinach Artichoke Pizza ultra indulgent!

Prep Time
12 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
12 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 3 (2 slices each)
Calories: 79433 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

DOUGH
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour $0.30
  • 1 tsp salt $0.05
  • 1/8 tsp instant yeast $0.02
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • 3/4-1 cup water $0.00
CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE
  • 1/2 lb. frozen chopped spinach $0.85
  • 1 Tbsp butter $0.10
  • 1 clove garlic $0.08
  • 4 oz. cream cheese $1.00
  • 1/2 cup milk $0.19
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
PIZZA
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.02
  • 1/2 oz. can artichoke hearts $1.30
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional) $0.05
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella $1.00

Instructions

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  1. Begin the dough the night before. In a large bowl stir together the flour, salt, and yeast. Combine the olive oil and 3/4 cup water, then pour it into the bowl with the flour. Stir until a single (slightly wet and sticky) ball of dough forms with no dry flour left on the bottom of the bowl. Add one to two tablespoons more of water, if needed, to form a ball of dough. Loosely cover the dough and let it sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
  2. The next day let the spinach thaw and then squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Preheat the oven to 450ºF and pour 1 Tbsp of cooking oil into a 10 or 12-inch cast iron skillet. Spread the oil around the skillet, including up the side walls.
  3. To make the sauce, mince the garlic and add it to a small pot along with the butter. Sauté the butter and garlic for 1-2 minutes over medium-low heat, or until the garlic is soft and fragrant. Add the cream cheese, milk, and salt to the butter and garlic. Whisk and cook over medium-low heat until the cream cheese has melted into the milk and a thick sauce forms (3-5 minutes). Finally, stir the squeeze-dried spinach into the sauce, breaking up any clumps as you stir. Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside.
  4. Use the excess oil from the skillet to coat your hands, then scrape the fermented dough out of the bowl. Gently press and stretch the loose dough into the skillet until it evenly covers the bottom.
  5. Spread the creamy spinach sauce over the dough, covering from edge to edge. Drain the artichoke hearts, give them a rough chop, then sprinkle over the creamy spinach sauce. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired. Finally, top the pizza with the shredded mozzarella.
  6. Bake the pizza in the fully preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are sizzling and the top is golden brown. Remove the pizza from the oven and slide a butter knife around the edges to loosen any melted cheese. Either slide the whole pizza onto a cutting board or carefully slice the pizza in the pan. Cut into six slices and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 794.33kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 88.07g (29%) Protein 27.7g (55%) Fat 37.67g (58%) Sodium 1864.57mg (78%) Fiber 12.87g (51%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3(2 slices each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79433

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 794.33kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 88.07g 29%
Protein 27.7g 55%
Fat 37.67g 58%
Sodium 1864.57mg 78%
Fiber 12.87g 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.