Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza
Description
The Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza starts by blending cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt for a creamy base mixed with defrosted, drained spinach and chopped artichokes. Garlic powder, kosher salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper season the mixture, providing gentle layers of flavor without overpowering the main ingredients. A portion of shredded mozzarella is incorporated into the dip for extra melt and flavor.
The pizza dough is stretched into a circle, and the dip mixture is spread evenly before topping with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Baking at 450°F melts the cheese into golden bubbles and crisps the edges of the crust, delivering a pizza with a creamy, tangy topping and a crisp foundation.
This pizza works well as a hearty appetizer or a main dish. The flavors reflect the classic spinach and artichoke dip, presented in a convenient handheld form. The mild seasonings balance the freshness of the spinach and artichokes, while cheese provides richness and a pleasant texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature, low fat
- 1/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 4 ounces spinach defrosted and liquid squeezed out, frozen
- 2/3 cup artichokes defrosted and chopped, frozen
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450° F. Spray a baking sheet or pizza stone with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes stirring until smooth. Add in the spinach, artichokes and 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella, stir to combine.
- Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a circle on the prepared baking sheet or stone.
- Spread the spinach and artichoke dip over the top of the pizza dough. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the pizza.
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.