Deep Dish Cast Iron Skillet Spinach Artichoke Pizza
This deep dish cast iron skillet spinach artichoke pizza features a creamy garlic herb cheese base, melty mozzarella and gruyere, tender artichokes, and fresh spinach baked into a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Rhodes Thaw, Rise & Bake Bread dough
- 2 generous tbsp garlic herb spreadable cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
- 1/2 jar artichoke hearts
- Few handfuls fresh spinach
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thaw and rise the bread dough according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 450℉ or according to the dough package instructions. Spray a 10-inch cast iron skillet with nonstick spray.
- Place the dough in the prepared skillet and gently stretch it to fill the pan.
- Spread the garlic herb cheese evenly over the dough.
- Top with mozzarella and gruyere cheese, reserving a small amount for the final topping.
- Scatter the artichoke hearts over the cheese and add torn spinach leaves.
- Sprinkle the reserved cheese and black pepper over the top.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully remove the pizza from the skillet, slice, and serve. Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- A 10-inch cast iron skillet creates a thick, deep-dish style crust.
- Chop the artichoke hearts into smaller pieces for more even distribution.
- Serve with grated parmesan for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
