How to Make Bacon Spinach Artichoke Pizza - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably satisfying about the combination of crispy bacon, tender spinach, creamy artichoke, and gooey cheese on top of a homemade pizza crust. This Bacon Spinach Artichoke Pizza recipe is a delicious and indulgent twist on the classic Italian dish, and it's perfect for pizza night with family and friends.

It all starts with a homemade pizza crust that is both chewy and crispy, providing the perfect base for the flavorful toppings. Once the crust is prepped and rea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¾ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (12 inch) prepared whole wheat pizza crust (such as Boboli®)
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup diced cooked chicken
  • ½ cup artichoke hearts, drained
  • ½ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 2 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 31 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 12-inch pizza

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and black pepper; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Pour in milk; whisk constantly until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Lay pizza crust on a piece of parchment paper. Spread sauce over crust. Add spinach in an even layer. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Cover with chicken, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and bacon. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    264 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 715mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 408mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 99mg