Gourmet Spinach Pizza Recipes

SPINACH PIZZA

Steps:

• Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. With floured hands, press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. , Spread Alfredo sauce over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Thinly slice or chop tomatoes; top pizza with spinach, tomatoes and cheese. , Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

SPINACH FETA PIZZA

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes., Roll into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until puffed, about 20 minutes., Sprinkle with garlic and garlic salt. Top with the spinach, onion, mushrooms, cheeses and basil. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk 1-1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt and dried herbs until blended. Add beer, stirring just until moistened., Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times, adding more flour if needed. Press dough to fit a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Pinch edge to form a rim. Bake until edge is lightly browned, about 8 minutes., Mix oil and garlic; spread over crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; layer with spinach, artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

CLASSIC SPINACH PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute garlic in drippings for 1 minute. Add spinach; cook just until wilted. Drain spinach mixture on paper towels., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender; add the pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone cheese, olives and pancetta. , Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan. Spread mushroom mixture over crust; layer with spinach mixture, provolone and Romano. , Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SPINACH PHYLLO PIZZA

Steps:

• In a kettle cook the spinach in the water clinging to the leaves, covered, over moderate heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it is just wilted, refresh it under cold water, and let it drain well in a colander while making the phyllo crust.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush a baking sheet lightly with some of the butter, put 1 sheet of the phyllo on the butter, the brush it lightly withy some of the remaining butter. Sprinkle the phyllo with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, put another sheet of the phyllo on top, and press it firmly so that it adheres to the bottom layer. Butter, sprinkle, and layer the remaining phyllo in the same manner, ending with a sheet of phyllo. Brush the top sheet lightly with the remaining butter and bake the crust in the middle of the oven for 5 minutes.
• Arrange the spinach evenly on the crust, leaving a 1-inch border all around, crumble the mint over it, and season the spinach with salt and pepper. Scatter the onion over the spinach, sprinkle the pizza with the Feta, and drizzle it with the oil. Bake the pizza in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and with a pizza wheel or sharp knife cut it into squares.

GOURMET SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook spinach using only the water used to wash it.
• Spinach should be slightly limp.
• Remove spinach and keep warm.
• Add 1/4 cup of mushroom liquid to pot and bring to a boil.
• Add some pepper, butter, onion, garlic and mushrooms.
• Cook over low heat for two minutes.
• Stir some hot liquid into sour cream.
• Add sour cream, heat but do not boil.
• Pour sauce over spinach and toss gently.

GOURMET PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Roll out dough. Brush olive oil on dough.
• Arrange remaining ingredients on dough.
• Place in oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Let sit 5 minutes before slicing.

GOURMET SPINACH PIZZA

Steps:

• Preaheat oven to 450 degrees. Start the sauce first. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan, then add cream cheese, and whisk in whipping cream in a steady stream, until smooth. Add cheese, pepper, and garlic powder, and simmer for 15 minutes, until creamy smooth. Allow to cool for a few minutes. While sauce is simmering, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, and sautee until golden, about 10 minutes. (optional- add 1 clove finely minced garlic). Add mushrooms, and sautee for 1-2 minutes, just to allow the mushrooms to absorb some of the flavor. Remove from heat, and add spinach, tossing to coat with oil. Spread 4-5 spoonfuls of sauce onto crust, covering generously, to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with spinach mixture, then layer with thinly sliced Roma tomatoes. Sprinkle with sliced black olives. Cover evenly with feta and parmesan cheeses. Bake 12-14 minutes, or until cheese is just browned. Slice, serve, and enjoy!