This homemade stuffed pizza offers a comforting twist on traditional Italian fare, featuring a pillowy bread dough filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, parmesan, and fresh spinach. The outer crust is brushed with olive oil and garlic, ensuring a golden, crispy finish that contrasts beautifully with the soft, cheesy interior. It is an ideal dish for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where you want to serve something hearty yet relatively simple to prepare. The combination of aromatic herbs, savory cheese, and tender onions creates a rich flavor profile that appeals to both children and adults. Perfect for pairing with a light salad or marinara sauce for dipping, this recipe brings restaurant-quality satisfaction to your home kitchen without the hassle of making dough from scratch.
Stuffed Pizza
Description
This homemade stuffed pizza offers a comforting twist on traditional Italian fare, featuring a pillowy bread dough filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, parmesan, and fresh spinach. The outer crust is brushed with olive oil and garlic, ensuring a golden, crispy finish that contrasts beautifully with the soft, cheesy interior. It is an ideal dish for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where you want to serve something hearty yet relatively simple to prepare. The combination of aromatic herbs, savory cheese, and tender onions creates a rich flavor profile that appeals to both children and adults. Perfect for pairing with a light salad or marinara sauce for dipping, this recipe brings restaurant-quality satisfaction to your home kitchen without the hassle of making dough from scratch.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
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Thaw frozen bread dough according to package instructions.
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In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until smooth.
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Squeeze excess moisture from the thawed spinach and stir it into the cheese mixture along with the chopped onions.
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Divide the bread dough into two equal portions on a lightly floured surface.
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Roll out one portion of dough into a rectangle or circle, depending on your baking pan shape.
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Spread half of the spinach-cheese filling over the rolled dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
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Roll out the second portion of dough and place it on top of the filling.
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Press the edges firmly to seal, using a fork to crimp if desired, ensuring no filling leaks out.
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Brush the top of the stuffed pizza with olive oil.
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Make a few small slits in the top crust with a knife to allow steam to escape.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 204.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.4g20%
- Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 202.3mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.2g7%
- Dietary Fiber 7.5g30%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 8.6g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent the filling from becoming watery.
You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to the filling for extra flavor.
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
