Spinach & Artichoke Pizza 🌿🧄 Creamy, Cheesy, and Packed With Savory Green Goodness

The Spinach & Artichoke Pizza takes everything you love about the classic dip — creamy cheese, garlicky greens, and tender artichoke hearts — and turns it into a blistered, bubbling pizza.

It’s comfort food with freshness, indulgent but balanced, and an easy win for veggie lovers and cheese fiends alike.

Ingredients (Makes one 12–14″ pizza)

Dough

Use your standard pizza dough — medium or thin crust works best.

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White Garlic Base

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 tbsp flour
• ¾ cup milk or half-and-half
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg
• Optional: 2 tbsp grated parmesan

Toppings

• 1 cup baby spinach (fresh or thawed frozen)
• ½ cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts (drained and roughly chopped)
• 4 oz shredded mozzarella or fontina
• 2 tbsp parmesan or pecorino
• Optional: ricotta dollops or goat cheese crumbles
• Olive oil for drizzling
• Crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the White Garlic Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
2. Slowly whisk in milk, then add garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
3. Simmer until slightly thickened. Add parmesan if using. Set aside.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

1. Heat your oven to 500°F+ (260°C) with a pizza stone or steel.
2. Let preheat for at least 45 minutes.

Step 3: Sauté the Spinach (If Fresh)

1. Quickly wilt spinach in a pan with a touch of oil and a pinch of salt.
2. Press out moisture and chop if leaves are large.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Stretch dough into a 12–14″ round.
2. Spread garlic cream sauce over the base.
3. Add mozzarella, followed by spinach and chopped artichokes.
4. Sprinkle parmesan and add any optional cheeses.
5. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake 6–9 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
2. Broil briefly if needed for browning.

Step 6: Serve

1. Optional: finish with chili flakes or lemon zest.
2. Slice and serve warm — it’s rich, so smaller slices shine.

Flavor Variations

• Spicy Version – Add crushed red pepper to the sauce or finish with hot honey
• Miso-Garlic Base – Add 1 tsp white miso paste to the white sauce for umami
• Lemon-Herb Finish – Drizzle with lemon juice and scatter fresh parsley post-bake
• Dip Remix – Add cream cheese or sour cream to the base for a full dip-style texture

Drink Pairings

• Beer – Kölsch, Belgian blonde, or citrusy pale ale
• Wine – Sauvignon Blanc, dry rosé, or Pinot Grigio
• Non-Alcoholic – Cucumber-mint soda or iced green tea with lemon

Final Thoughts

The Spinach & Artichoke Pizza is creamy, green, and savory with real substance — a comfort classic reimagined as a bubbling, golden-crusted pie. It’s veggie-forward without compromise and rich without being heavy.

Dip it. Slice it. Devour it. 🌿🧄🔥🍕

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