This creamy spinach pizza was a gamble. Mom had the idea originally. However, when her plans to make this pizza were diverted, I decided to try it myself and hopefully live up to her expectations.
By the look on her face when she bit into the first slice, I’d say I exceeded those expectations. Mama taught me well 😉
We had some cottage cheese on hand that needed to be used and that is how this heavenly pizza came to be. So, if you don’t have ricotta cheese don’t sweat it because white pizza can be easily accomplished with cottage cheese.
Follow the link for the simple red sauce pizza.
Ingredients:
1 store bought pizza dough
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 onion diced
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup sauteed spinach
1/2 cup shredded Monterery Jack
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Saute spinach in a pan with a knob of butter until cooked through. Set aside and let cool.
Roll out the pizza dough and place on a pizza pan sprinkled with cornmeal. Blind bake the dough for about 7-8 minutes.
In your food processor, process cottage cheese, milk, onion and cornstarch until combined. The consistency should resemble that of ricotta- smooth with a few curdles.
Fold in sauteed spinach.
Spread the spinach and cottage cheese sauce evenly over the entire pie. Sprinkle generously with the shredded cheese and Parmesan. Drizzle two tablespoons of oil over the pie and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.
Serve & Enjoy!
Toodles,
Tammy<3
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~~louise~~ says
Hi Tammy!
Would you believe I have never made my own Pizza? Not even with store bought dough. Shame on me, lol…Looks like Mamma’s touch has fallen on wonderful hands. Your Pizza looks delicious and just happens to be one of my favorite kinds since, dare I say, I’m not much of a Pizza lover:) I’ve often wondered about using cottage cheese. Looks like it works just fine. Thanks for sharing, Tammy. Hi to Mom! I hope she is enjoying this sunshine and the longer days:)
Rosita Vargas says
Estas pizzas saludables me gustan mucho queso parmesano que ricoooo,saludos
Mary Frances McNellis says
Tammy, you rock! Creamy and spinach are two words that make my heart skip beats 🙂 And everyone loves pizza. Isn’t it fun when you pleasantly surprise someone? Feel free to do it for me anytime! 😉
Kathy says
Ooooo does this pizza look really mouthwatering…I’m a huge fan of white pizza…so your spinach pie would make me really happy! But I would eat either one happily! Nice post!
Nee says
Hi Tammy , looks just tasty , got to try it , love pizzas . Thanks for sharing 🙂
Zainab Mansaray says
I agree Tammy, homemade pizza is the best!! This look so delicious!!! Creamy spinach sounds amazing and I can’t wait to try I hope you are having a great weekend 🙂
David says
Tammy, We love pizza although I must admit that while we’ve had ‘white’ pizzas, we’ve never had a spinach pizza. Looks good too! We’ve begun making quick if not genuine pizzas at home by just putting cheese, spices and chicken, bacon, sausage or pepperoni on lavosh and then microwaving them for about 1 minute. The lavosh holds up and it’s a tasty snack… Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
claudia lamascolo says
who could resist these I can’t choose so I want them both!
Chatty Crone says
You know when i eat spinach and veggies on my pizza – I feel a lot healthier! lol
Dottie says
Hi Tammy, Wow I am getting hungry just looking at this delicious pizza. I agree with you, making pizza is a very comforting food to re-create. I think it is because you can make it anyway you want. Once you have the dough, the world is open up to you as what you want to put on it. Now the spinach is one of my favorites, plus white pizza. Fantastic recipe and I love the fact that you used store bought pizza dough. When you are hungry, you don’t have time to wait for the dough to rise. Thanks for sharing, and you are correct mama taught you right! Blessings for a good Monday…Dottie 🙂
Chiara Giglio says
When I think of Italian comfort food, a yummy pizza comes to mind !
lenia says
Sounds great!Neverr had spinach on my pizza!
Blessings,dear Cathrine!
Medeja says
I am sure I would enjoy such creamy spinach pizza, I would probably have the topping first.. 😀
~Lexibule~ says
Ces deux versions me font de l’oeil;) Bonne semaine!!xxx
Sandee says
Looks mighty good Tammy. You and your mom sure cook some amazing dishes. Awesome.
Have a fabulous day. Hugs to you both. 🙂
April's Homemaking says
Yum, your creamy spinach pizza looks yummy! I just started a new link-up, Meal Planning Monday Recipe Link-Up and would love to invite you to share your recipe at my linky party. 🙂 http://www.aprilshomemaking.com/2014/03/meal-planning-monday-recipe-link-up.html
Allie BakingAMoment says
Oooh, your pics are making me huuuuungryyyyy! Those pizzas look so good! I love when my pizza is totally overloaded with toppings. 😀 😀 😀
Deb Attinella {CookingOnTheFrontBurner} says
Thanks for sharing with us at Marvelous Monday! Pinning to my party board! I love pizza!
Katerina says
I am truly a sucker for pizza! These are mouthwatering Catherine!
Kim G. says
I will certainly test this garnish on my next pizza, it looks so good:)
foongpc says
Wow! The pizza looks so good! I want!! 🙂
Liz Berg says
Tammy, I LOVE this pizza! I was going to make pizza Margherita this Friday, but now I may have to make at least one spinach pizza!!!
Alida says
I just made and eaten pizza tonight. Gosh I really love pizza, I could it all the time, at any time.
I like your spinach topping. One of my favourites is spinach and ricotta topping (more of a Northern Italian taste really).
BUONISSIMA. Bacioni!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Pizza is always a welcomed dinner in our home and yours looks great.
MonuTeena RecipesPassion says
wow such a great idea by moms 🙂 i guess this pizza i will make for my husband 🙂
Rose Clearfield says
Homemade pizza is a favorite around here, too. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Kathy Shea Mormino says
I’m always looking for a new recipe to try something different. Well I can’t wait to try you creamy spinach pizza. It looks mouthwatering.
Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I love white pizza — my sister is actually the pizza chef. We love when she comes over and makes homemade pizza. I’m pinning this, and telling her she has to make it!