Spinach and Artichoke Dip in Pizza Dough Ball Ring

This delicious spinach and artichoke dip is baked inside a dough ball ring making it a fun festive appetizer for the holidays or any party.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ½ cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry and finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a round baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Step 2

Shape pizza dough into a log and cut into 16 pieces. Roll pieces into balls and place around the edges of the dish. Brush with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Step 3

Combine light cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon into the middle of the dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until pizza dough is puffed up and golden, 25 to 30 minutes.