Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of spinach and artichoke on a homemade pizza crust topped with a creamy spinach béchamel sauce and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 16 oz pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
For the Spinach Béchamel Sauce:
- 8 oz fresh spinach, divided
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
For the Toppings:
- 4 oz provolone cheese (about 1 cup, deli slices chopped)
- 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup)
- 2 oz finely shredded parmesan cheese (slightly packed 1/2 cup)
- 6 – 8 canned artichoke hearts, drained well and quartered
- Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Make the Spinach Béchamel Sauce: Sauté spinach, make a roux with butter and flour, add milk and seasonings, then stir in spinach.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the sauce on the dough, top with cheeses and artichoke hearts.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with additional ingredients like cooked chicken or diced tomatoes.
- For a quicker version, use pre-made spinach dip as the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg