Get your appetizer and dinner all in one when you make this Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza! A lightened up version of classic spinach and artichoke dip acts as the sauce for this creamy and cheesy topped pie!
Happy pizza Friday friends! There really isn’t a better way to end the work week than with a hot cheesy pizza straight from the oven and a glass of Berry Rosé Sangria to go with it. Tonight I’ll be enjoying a slice of pizza that’s topped with one of my favorite kinds of dip, spinach artichoke dip. Yep that’s right, when you make this recipe you’re getting your appetizer and main dish all in one bite!
Before we face plant into this Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza I have to tell you about how amazing the weather has been here in Colorado. It feels like spring and it’s only February!
We’ve been close to 70 degrees for the whole week and I’ve finally been able to open the windows up and air out the house. There is nothing better than getting fresh air back inside after having the windows closed up for months.
You know what else is magically wonderful about this warmer weather? My running for the first time in months hasn’t felt slow and sucky!
Thursday morning I set out to do a little bit of speed work on my run and was shocked and thrilled to see numbers on my watch that I hadn’t seen since early fall! It’s amazing how much the temperature can affect my speed. In Arizona it was the summer heat that killed it and here in Colorado it’s the freezing morning temperatures.
Anyways it was a relief to know that it wasn’t all me that was the cause of my slow pace this winter. I’ll try to remember that in March when we’ll probably end up with another cold snap and big snow. March is typically one of the snowiest months in Colorado, we’ll see if that holds true this year.
Okay, so back to the Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza. Instead of sauce on the pizza it’s replaced by the dip. Typically spinach and artichoke dip is heavy on the calories and fat, but I’ve lightened it up.
How I Lightened Up the Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Use low fat cream cheese instead of full fat.
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Replace the mayonnaise and sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
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Skip the mozzarella cheese in the dip because there will be plenty on top of the pizza.
No one will know that you’ve made these healthier swaps because you still end up with that creamy cheesy dip that you love! The dip is where all of the flavor lies in the pizza and once you spread that on the only thing left to do is top it with more mozzarella. It’s the perfect dinner to make when you want your appetizer and dinner all in one!
More Pizza Recipes
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Pear, Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Pizza
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 4 ounces low fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 4 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and liquid squeezed out
- 2/3 cup frozen artichokes, defrosted and chopped
- 6 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- 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:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 511mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 15g
Danae–no better way to celebrate Fridays then with a pizza like this! YUM!! And weather gets me too–in Ohio I was happy if it was not raining or snowing, in the south I won’t leave my house if under 50 degrees :)
Thanks Kristen! Isn’t it funny how much weather affects us and what we do? Have a great weekend!
Hooray for pizza night!! This is seriously so inviting. I’ll have to add it to my pizza plans ;)
Thanks Rachel and have a great weekend!
Dear Danae, this pie looks fantastic! Perfect for Friday pizza night with the family…this wouldn’t last long at my house! xo, Catherine
It didn’t last long between me and my husband! Thanks Catherine!
Yes please! This pizza looks amazing!
Thanks Marye!
Happy Friday, indeed! This pizza is calling my name LOUDLY! I love the spinach artichoke dip inspiration – it’s one of my faves. Looks like the perfect treat for pizza night :)
Thanks Rachel!
Given my new-found love for artichokes (what was I thinking all those years?!?!), this sounds incredible! So simple yet so inspired. One question: Does the moisture from the frozen veggies make the crust soggy at all? I have a pizza pan with holes in it, which definitely helps, but I still go overboard with my veggies sometimes ;)
Hi Margaret Ann! I’m glad you’ve come around to loving artichokes, they’re the best! As long as you squeeze all of the excess liquid out of the defrosted spinach you should be fine. You can also pat the defrosted artichokes dry with paper towels if you’re concerned, although mine were fine. I hope that helps!
Ohhh yumm! I just ate and now I’m hungry again! For whatever reason I can’t get my 2yo to eat pizza but I guess that means more for me!
I’m jealous of your weather!! We have the most random weather in VA too! It was 75 degrees all through December and then a few weeks later we had two feet of snow!
Is it possible to just use store bough spinach dip instead? To make this even easier and quick?
Of course! If you are watching calories or fat be sure to look for a lighter brand. :-)
Can you use canned artichokes instead of frozen?
You sure can! Just make sure to drain them and pat them dry with a paper towel.
This pizza is “da bomb”. I’m making it again tonight. I’ve got some leftover rotisserie chicken breast, so I’m adding that this time…I mean why not…artichoke chicken pizza! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Glad you like the pizza Amy, one of my favorites!
Love the recipes, but I am a type 2 diabetic and I’m watching my carbs and calories. How do I find out what the calories and carbs are for these recipes?
Could you substitute sour cream for the Greek yogurt?? This sounds delish!
Absolutely Cindy, enjoy!
What is the pizza dough recipe
Hi Misa,
I currently don’t have a pizza dough recipe on my blog. I usually just buy the dough at Whole Foods or Trader Joes.
Can I add some ricotta cheese along w/the mozzarella?
Absolutely! I’d never say no to extra cheese. ;-)
The Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza is amazing!!! The Greek Yogurt is a wonderful substitute as opposed to using mayonnaise, and I couldn’t even taste the yogurt. I added some diced tomatoes, Sharp Cheddar, green onions, and Parmesan to the pizza since I needed to utilize the rest of those ingredients. My sister and I will be making this pizza again. Thank you so much for sharing this very delicious recipe!!!
I’m so glad you liked the pizza and the Greek yogurt substitution Shawnae, thanks for trying the recipe!