Spinach Artichoke French Bread Pizza
This spinach artichoke French bread pizza is crispy, cheesy, creamy, and loaded with all the flavors you love from classic spinach artichoke dip. Toasted French bread is piled high with a rich spinach and artichoke dip, baked until hot, bubbly, and golden and crispy around the edges. It’s easy enough for a quick weeknight dinner but also perfect for game day, parties, or an easy appetizer everyone grabs first.
Why You’ll Love This
This is one of those recipes that disappears fast around here. It’s a perfect fit to feed my family, which includes a vegetarian. It’s budget friendly and extremely easy to prepare!
The edges get crispy and golden while the center stays creamy and cheesy from the spinach artichoke filling. It really does taste like warm spinach artichoke dip baked onto crispy French bread pizza.
- Crispy French bread with creamy cheesy topping.
- Easy shortcut dinner or appetizer.
- Ready in about 30 minutes.
- Great way to use frozen spinach.
- Tastes like spinach artichoke dip and pizza combined.
- Easy to customize with extra toppings or protein.
- Perfect for game day, parties, or quick dinners.
Some of our other favorite easy budget friendly dinner recipes to make are Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta (Easy One-Pan Dinner), Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Whole Chicken, Chicken Stuffing Casserole, and Spanish Pork Chops and Rice.
Ingredients Needed
- French bread – Forms the crispy, sturdy base for the pizzas and holds up well to the creamy topping without getting too soft.
- Frozen chopped spinach – Adds that classic spinach artichoke dip flavor while keeping the recipe quick and easy. Be sure to squeeze it dry so the pizzas stay crisp.
- Artichoke hearts – Bring a slightly tangy, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy cheese mixture.
- Mayonnaise – Gives the topping extra creaminess and richness while helping it bake up smooth and flavorful.
- Garlic – Adds bold, savory flavor that works perfectly with the spinach and cheeses.
- Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano – Brings salty, nutty flavor and adds depth to the creamy filling. We prefer Pecorino Romano.
- Pepper Jack cheese – Melts into a gooey, creamy cheese layer with a little extra flavor and mild heat.
- Kosher salt and black pepper – Help balance and enhance all the flavors.
How To Make Spinach Artichoke French Bread Pizza
Step 1 – Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, scoop out some of the insides, and place it on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to broil. Toast the bread lightly, then reduce the oven temperature to 350ºF.
Step 2 – In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, shredded Pepper Jack cheese, minced garlic, shredded parmesan, spinach, chopped artichokes, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Divide the spinach artichoke mixture in half, and spread it evenly over the toasted bread halves.
Step 3 – Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Be sure to squeeze as much moisture as possible from the thawed spinach, so the pizzas don’t get soggy.
- Scooping out a little of the soft center helps create the perfect crispy-to-creamy ratio.
- Toasting the bread first helps keep the center from getting soft.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Don’t overload the topping, or the bread can become difficult to crisp properly.
- Store any leftovers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350ºF degree F oven or air fryer until hot and crispy again. Avoid microwaving if possible; the bread can get soft and tough.
- Freeze wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.
Variations
- Add about 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Top with crispy bacon pieces before baking.
- Add sliced tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
- Swap Pepper Jack cheese for provolone, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
FAQs
You can make the spinach artichoke mixture a day ahead, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.
Yes. I suggest about 2 cups of fresh spinach. Cook it down first and remove as much moisture as possible before mixing it into the filling.
Yes. Air fry at 350ºF until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is crispy around the edges.
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Spinach Artichoke French Bread Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 10 ounces Frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 14 ounce can Artichoke quarters rough chopped and patted dry
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, scoop out some of the insides, and place it on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to broil. Toast the bread lightly, then reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.1 loaf French Bread
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, shredded Pepper Jack cheese, minced garlic, shredded parmesan, spinach, chopped artichokes, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.10 ounces Frozen chopped spinach, 14 ounce can Artichoke quarters, 3/4 cup Mayonnaise, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 8 ounces shredded Pepper Jack cheese, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Divide the spinach artichoke mixture in half, and spread it evenly over the toasted bread halves.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze as much moisture as possible from the thawed spinach, so the pizzas don’t get soggy. Also, pat the artichokes dry with paper towels.
- Toasting the bread first helps keep the center from getting soft.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.