Are you prepared for game day with your snacks and drinks? This cheesy spinach-artichoke dip wrapped in pizza dough is a must-have addition to your spread. Shaped like a football, it adds a fun twist to your game day menu. Even if your team doesn’t win, your snacks will be the real champions.
Here are some ideas to customize your dip:
While spinach and artichoke make a classic combo, you can skip the artichokes and focus on the greens. Try adding kale or collards for a different flavor. You can also swap regular bacon for turkey bacon.
For storage:
While it’s best served fresh, you can refrigerate the football-shaped dip for up to 3 days.
Pull-Apart Spinach-Artichoke Football
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bacon finely chopped
- 1 medium shallot finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 5 oz. baby spinach
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup finely chopped artichoke hearts
- 3 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest optional
- 2 tubes Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust 13.8 oz. each
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, cook the shallot and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and let it cool.
- In a food processor, blend mozzarella, artichokes, cream cheese, feta, cream, thyme, and lemon zest until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Puree the spinach mixture and add it to the cheese mixture along with the bacon.
- Roll out one pizza crust on the prepared baking sheet. Cut it into the shape of a football. Spread the spinach-artichoke mixture on top, leaving a border. Place the second crust on top and seal the edges.
- Cut 8 rectangular pieces on each side of the football and twist them.
- Beat the egg with water and brush it over the dough.
- Bake until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Let it cool.
- Use a piping bag to pipe yogurt to create football laces and edges. Enjoy your delicious snack!