When that creamy, cheesy craving hits, sometimes tomato sauce just won’t cut it, right? You need something rich, something that feels both comforting and totally gourmet. That’s why I’m obsessed with this recipe. Forget the usual toppings; we are kicking things up a notch with the amazing flavors of the Mediterranean. Seriously, this Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza changed my weeknight dinners forever. Getting that perfect ratio of robust roasted garlic against salty feta? That took a few tries, trust me, but now I have the balance down pat, and it’s divine.
Why This Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza Works So Well
Seriously, when that creamy, cheesy craving hits, sometimes tomato sauce just won’t cut it, right? You need something rich, something that feels both comforting and totally gourmet. That’s why I’m obsessed with this recipe. We are kicking things up a notch with the amazing flavors of the Mediterranean. This Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza changed my weeknight dinners forever. Getting that perfect ratio of robust roasted garlic against salty feta? That took a few tries, trust me, but now I have the balance down pat, and it’s divine!
- We are talking about a 30-minute total time pizza here—unbeatable!
- It covers all the creamy, salty, herby bases you want in a serious white pizza.
- It tastes fancy, even when using store-bought dough, though if you want to go all-out, check out my spinach ricotta quiche for other veggie fillings!
Quick Prep for Your Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
The active time for this pizza is just nothing. If you roast your garlic the day before, you’re looking at maybe 10 minutes of actual assembly before it hits the scorching hot oven. If you’re making your own dough, you might want to switch to my tried-and-true Italian pizza dough recipe for best results, but honestly, store-bought is my secret weapon on busy nights.
Flavor Profile of This Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
This combination right here is just magic. The ricotta base creates this unbelievably smooth, almost sweet blanket, which is the perfect texture contrast to the chew of the crust. Then you get that nutty, mellow flavor from the roasted garlic—it’s not sharp at all, just deep and savory. When you pair that with the salty pop of feta and a sprinkle of oregano? Wow. It just tastes like a little trip to the Aegean Sea!
Essential Ingredients for Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
Okay, let’s talk what you absolutely need. You can’t just guess with a white pizza; the creaminess hinges on getting the right balance of fats and flavors. I’ve laid out exactly what makes this Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza sing. Make sure you stick to these notes, especially concerning that garlic! If you’ve got a great homemade cheese pie recipe inspiration floating around, this pizza hits many of those same comforting notes.
Dough and Base for Your Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
We start simple! You’ll need one standard pizza dough ball—grab your favorite store-bought version or use your own masterpiece recipe. Instead of that heavy tomato sauce, our base is just one tablespoon of olive oil spread lightly over the dough. This keeps things bright, lets the cheese shine, and prevents sogginess. Don’t skip the oil; it’s crucial protection for your crust before the wet ingredients go on.
The Cheeses and Toppings in This Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
This is where the Greek magic happens. You have to use roasted garlic—four soft cloves, mashed up nice and smooth with a fork. For cheese, we use a creamy half-cup of ricotta, a half-cup of standard shredded mozzarella, and that wonderful, salty crumble of feta cheese (quarter cup). Lastly, grab a cup of chopped fresh spinach and a quarter teaspoon of dried oregano. A little salt and pepper finish the deal!
Expert Tips for the Perfect Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
Look, making a restaurant-quality pizza at home isn’t about fancy equipment; it’s about heat management and prep. Since we’re skipping the tomato sauce, we need the crust to be sturdy and crisp right off the bat. If you’re feeling ambitious, my Italian pizza dough recipe is a great partner for this, but honestly, the real secret comes down to patience before the actual baking starts.
Preheating for the Ultimate Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
This is non-negotiable, folks! Your oven needs to scream hot—450 degrees Fahrenheit is the minimum, and you have to preheat that pizza stone or even just a sturdy baking sheet *inside* the oven while it heats up. Why? When that dough slaps down onto that screaming hot surface, it immediately starts puffing up and crisping from the bottom. That instant heat transfer is what stops the base from getting soggy under that lovely ricotta layer. Give it at least 20 minutes at temperature before you even think about sliding that pizza on there!
Roasting Garlic Ahead of Time for Your Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
Don’t try to smash raw garlic onto this pizza; you’ll burn your mouth! Roasted garlic is totally different—it’s sweet, nutty, and spreads like butter. If you’re planning on making this for a busy weeknight dinner, trust me, roast your garlic on Sunday. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes wrapped up tightly in foil with just a little drizzle of olive oil, baked at about 400°F. Once it cools, squeeze those soft cloves right out, mash them, and store them in the fridge! Having them ready means this pizza comes together faster than ordering takeout. If you’re doing other cooking, like my wonton soup, toss the foil packet in beside whatever else you’re baking!
Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
Don’t panic when you see the oven needs to be blasting hot—that’s the foundation of a crispy crust! Once your oven and stone have done their job warming up to 450°F, we move straight into construction. Remember, because there’s no sauce, the base layer application is what really matters here. If you’ve never worked with a very hot baking surface before, this pizza will really teach you the ropes of quick cooking. If you’re looking for fun ideas on using up little bits of dough, check out my zucchini pizza bites recipe!
Preparing the Dough and Base Layer of the Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
First things first: if you haven’t already, preheat that oven to 450°F with your pizza stone or baking sheet inside. You need that surface to be scorching hot! Lightly flour your workspace and gently stretch or roll that dough out to whatever size you like your pizza to be. Next, grab that ricotta cheese—a whole half-cup—and spread it out evenly across the dough. Leave just a little border for the crust to puff up nicely. Now, take those wonderful mashed roasted garlic cloves and dollop them evenly over the ricotta base. Doesn’t that smell amazing already?
Assembling and Baking the Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
Time to load it up! Sprinkle your chopped, fresh spinach right onto the garlic and ricotta mixture. Next, distribute the mozzarella cheese (half a cup) and then finish with that salty burst from the crumbled feta. Don’t forget the seasoning! A light sprinkle of dried oregano, salt, and pepper goes over the top. Now for the tricky part: carefully slide that assembled pizza directly onto your preheated hot stone or tray. Bake it for about 10 to 15 minutes. You’re looking for that crust to be golden brown and the cheese mixture to be bubbly, melted perfection. Pull it out, let it rest one minute, slice it up, and eat it immediately!
Variations for Your Next Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
If you’ve mastered the base recipe, you know how sturdy and flavorful this pizza is! Sometimes I like to mix things up without losing that beautiful white-pizza feel. A super easy addition is stirring a tablespoon or two of pitted, sliced Kalamata olives right in with that spinach and feta. Their brine adds a fantastic sharpness that cuts through the richness of the mozzarella and ricotta, it’s brilliant!
You can also swap out some of that dried oregano for a pinch of dried rosemary, which pairs surprisingly well with the garlic. Or, if you want something even greener, forget the spinach entirely and toss on some thinly sliced artichoke hearts instead. For another way to jazz up greens on a pizza, you absolutely have to try my kale pesto pizza recipe next time you’re feeling adventurous!
Serving Suggestions for the Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
This pizza is so incredibly rich with the creaminess from the ricotta and the salty punch of the feta that it really begs for something bright and acidic to cut through it all. Honestly, my go-to pairing is a super simple, crisp salad. Nothing heavy, because the pizza is the star!
I usually whip up a quick marinated cucumber salad. The coolness and vinegar tang just balances out the warm, savory notes of the garlic and cheese so perfectly. If you need a good dressing for that, you can use my Italian salad dressing dry mix recipe as a base, but go light on the oil for the salad dressing. For a more substantial side, though, try a side of my fresh pickled cucumber salad—it brings all the crunch you could want!
Storage and Reheating Instructions for Leftover Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
I really hope you have some leftovers because this pizza is fantastic the next day! If you do manage to save some slices, you have to store them correctly. Don’t just wrap them loosely in foil or let them sit out—oops! Keep them in an airtight container. Stacking them with a little piece of parchment paper between slices works wonders to stop them from sticking together.
When it comes to reheating, the microwave is your enemy. It turns that gorgeous, crisp crust rubbery FAST. You really need that oven or a toaster oven to bring it back to life. Set your oven to about 350°F, place the slices directly on the rack (or on a small sheet pan), and give them about 5 to 8 minutes. They come out crispy on the edges and gooey in the middle. Don’t even try the microwave; trust me on this one!
Frequently Asked Questions About Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
I knew you’d have questions! Any time you make something this packed with flavor, people want to know the little tricks. I’ve gathered up the most common things readers ask me about getting this Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza recipe just right. If you’re curious about how to get this ready faster next time, some folks even add chicken sometimes, though mine is strictly veggie—you could check out my tzatziki chicken pizza for a different style of Greek pizza!
Can I substitute the ricotta cheese in this white pizza?
That’s a great question, because sometimes you just don’t have ricotta in the fridge! Yes, you absolutely can substitute. If you want that same creamy, thick base, mascarpone cheese is a wonderful, slightly richer stand-in. If you’re in a real pinch or want something lighter, you can DIY a substitute by whipping some softened cream cheese with a tablespoon or two of whole milk until it gets spreadable—just be mindful that cream cheese has a bit more tang than ricotta.
What kind of dough works best for this Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza?
Honestly, whatever works for you! I preach store-bought dough for speed, and it works perfectly fine when you use that super high heat from the preheated stone. If you are making your own, the key isn’t the recipe so much as the temperature. Bring your dough ball out of the fridge at least an hour before you plan to stretch it. Room temperature dough is so much more pliable, and you won’t fight with it when you try to stretch it thin!
Is this Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza spicy?
Oh no, not inherently spicy at all! The roasted garlic is sweet and mellow, and the main flavor drivers are the creamy ricotta and the salty feta. It is savory and herbaceous, thanks to that oregano, but there are zero peppers or heat involved unless you want it. If you happen to love that little kick on your pizza, though, feel free to sprinkle a generous pinch of standard red pepper flakes right over the top along with the oregano before you slide it into the oven. Perfect!
Nutritional Estimates for This Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
Now, I know half of you are looking at this glorious, cheesy pizza and thinking, “Okay, but what did that do to my macros?” Haha, I feel you! When you load up on creamy ricotta and feta, it’s not exactly a light salad, but it’s still vegetarian and packed with protein, which is great!
Here are the estimated numbers based on one slice of this Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza. Remember, these numbers are just a ballpark estimate. If you use low-fat ricotta or skip the feta, you’ll change things up! But for a standard slice using the recipe above, here’s what you’re looking at:
- Calories: About 280 per slice.
- Fat: Approximately 15g total fat.
- Saturated Fat: Around 7g.
- Carbohydrates: We’re looking at about 25g of carbs.
- Protein: A solid 12g of protein to keep you satisfied!
- Sugar: Low, around 3g.
- Sodium: About 450mg (that’s the feta talking!).
See? Not too shocking for a rich white pizza. The spinach adds a little boost, and that protein from the cheese really helps balance out the carbs from the dough. Enjoy your slice guilt-free, or at least, enjoy it knowing exactly what you’re eating!
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Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 1 large pizza 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A white pizza recipe featuring roasted garlic, spinach, and Greek-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, roasted
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll or stretch your pizza dough to your desired thickness.
- In a small bowl, mash the roasted garlic cloves with a fork.
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Distribute the mashed roasted garlic over the ricotta layer.
- Sprinkle the chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, and crumbled feta cheese over the pizza.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Roast garlic ahead of time by wrapping whole heads in foil with a drizzle of olive oil and baking at 400F for 30-40 minutes until soft.
- Use pre-made pizza dough for a quicker preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Greek pizza, white pizza, roasted garlic, spinach, feta cheese, vegetarian pizza