Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Dough Balls
Ingredients
8 ounces fresh spinach
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided use
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Pizza dough (see Beer Dough recipe here!)
Steps
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
Thoroughly wash and dry 8 ounces of fresh spinach
Coarsely chop spinach leaves and add to a large bowl
Drain can of artichokes, coarsely chop, and add to bowl with spinach
Combine remaining ingredients, softened cream cheese, sour cream, ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt and pepper, in bowl
Mix ingredients thoroughly to combine and distribute cheeses
Line a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish with parchment paper
Pinch half inch sized pieces of pizza dough and gently form into round balls
Surround the pan with the dough balls, only spreading out 2 rows but forming 2 layers on top
Spread the spinach and artichoke dip within the dough balls in the pan
Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese
Bake 25 to 30 minutes minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit
Serve and enjoy