deep dish spinach artichoke pizza

Spinach Artichoke Pizza tastes just like the classic, cheesy dip – but in pizza form! It’s made with garlic herb spreadable cheese, mozzarella, a little gruyere, spinach, artichokes, and pre-made dough for ease. Dive into this deep dish pizza – you’re sure to love it!

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This skillet spinach artichoke pizza is always a winner for date night, family dinners, or hosting a small get together. Let’s dive right in to cheesy goodness!

Why You’ll Love This Spinach Artichoke Pizza Recipe:

• Packed with Flavor – If you like spinach artichoke dip, you’ll absolutely love this pizza!! Tangy, tender artichoke hearts and fresh baby spinach leaves are nestled in tons of ooey-gooey cheese. This perfect pizza is fancy but unfussy at the same time!
• Deep Dish – This fabulous pizza is baked in a deep cast iron skillet, and marries our favorite dip with a carb base. Delicious!
• Easy to Make – Using store-bought dough takes away like 99% of the effort of making homemade pizza!

Ingredient Overview:

As always, the full recipe with measurements & directions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Use the table of contents (back at the top, below the first image, to navigate).

• Pre-Made Dough – I used Rhodes white bread dough (thawed according to package directions) in the pizza you see pictured here, but your favorite ready-made pizza dough will work just fine! Just be sure to follow package directions for any prep and bake time/temp.
• Garlic Herb Spreadable Cheese – This ready-to-use rich cream cheese is a delicious alternative to a traditional tomato sauce base. Let it come to room temperature a bit to make it easy to spread over the dough.
• Cheese – Use a combination of shredded mozzarella plus ultra-gooey gruyere cheese.
• Artichoke Hearts – Pull these straight from the jar and drain off any oil. You only need about half of the jar, so keep the rest in the fridge for a tasty snack or to use as a salad topping. (Or, let’s be real – more pizza, hehe!)
• Spinach – Use fresh baby spinach or chop up larger leaves. You can either purchase washed and ready-to-go lettuce or bundled spinach and rinse yourself. Either way be sure to pat off any excess moisture before adding to the pizza.

Recipe Substitutions & Variations:

• Gluten-Free – Use your favorite trusted gluten-free pizza dough recipe or store-bought gluten-free dough.
• Dairy-Free – I have not made this recipe without dairy. But give it a try using your fave vegan cheese alternatives.
• Toppings – Omit ingredients or add whatever extra goodies you want. This is YOUR pizza, after all! Throw on some caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, sliced black olives, cherry tomato halves, a sprinkle of garlic powder, or anything else you like. You could even use your favorite white sauce as the base!
• Wood-Fired Pizza – If you have a pizza oven, you can make a thinner crust, wood-fired variation! Simply make your favorite dough recipe as usual, or purchase dough from your local pizzeria (most places sell dough balls for a low price!)

How to Make Deep Dish Cast Iron Pizza: 

Step 1: Prep. Make sure to thaw your dough according to the package directions, and allow any rise time if the package indicates (this will vary based on what brand of dough you purchase). Preheat your oven and spray a 10-inch cast iron pan with nonstick spray. (You can also use any pan or baking dish of similar size.)

Step 2: Assemble the Pizza. Spread your dough into a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Layer on your garlic herb cheese spread, your mozzarella + gruyere, then add your artichoke hearts and some torn fresh spinach. Top with more cheese and bake!

Step 3: Bake. The edges will be deliciously golden brown and crisp when it’s done.

Serving + Storing:

To easily serve the pizza, gently tip the pan over a cutting board, and the pizza should slide out. You can also use a flipper to help slide it out. Slice and top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, and dive in while it’s hot and crisp from the oven! You can also serve with some red pepper flakes on the side for a ‘lil kick of heat. This is one of the most unique & best pizzas you’ll ever make!

This is best fresh from the oven, but leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.

Expert Baking Tips:

• Oven Thermometer – An oven thermometer will tell you if your oven is actually running at the temperature you set it to. Your oven may not be accurate. Accurate oven temperature is crucial for most bakes, so I leave an oven thermometer in at all times to keep an eye on my oven’s calibration.
• Adding the Toppings – Add the artichoke hearts and spinach in an even layer over the dough. You don’t want to stack or have them overlapping.

FAQs:

Special Tools:

• Cast Iron Skillet – A trustworthy deep dish cast iron skillet is a must-have in the kitchen, in my opinion! From savory to sweets, stovetop to oven, this beauty can do it all.
• Pizza Cutter – Make slicing your ‘za a breeze with a handy pizza cutter! Or you can use a sharp knife.

More Pizza Recipes to Love:

• Green Goddess Pizza
• Grilled Flatbread Pizzas
• Our Favorite BBQ Chicken Pizza
• Cast Iron Margherita Pizza
• Grilled Lamb Pizzas with Arugula and Honey

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