Cheesy Spinach And Artichoke Pizza Food

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.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE PIZZA BAGELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500˚. Combine the spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, parmesan, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor. Puree until very smooth.
• Put the bagels cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Spread a heaping 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture on each bagel half. Dot each with 3 small spoonfuls of ricotta, then sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Top the bagels with more parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

CHEESY SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
• Spoon into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
• Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.
• Makes 22 servings, 2 T each.
• Make-ahead tip: Most hot dips can be assembled in advance. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, as directed just before ready to serve, increasing the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes to ensure that the dip is heated through.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450º.
• On cookie sheet, place pizza crust.
• In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, parmesan, artichokes, and garlic, if using.
• Spread artichoke mixture over crust, leaving a 1 inch border.
• Top with 1 cup of the cheese, the chicken and onions.
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and pizza is thoroughly heated.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PIZZA BAGELS

Steps:

• Combine parmesan, spinach, sour cream, garlic, cream cheese, artichokes and mayo until well combined.
• Slather onto split bagels.
• Top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is melty, browned and bubbling.