#PizzaFriday: Spinach + Artichoke Flatbread

Anyone use the TimeHop app?  It shows you what you were doing the same day in years past.  Every morning I love to check it.  It's funny because usually I'm doing the same thing--the last 4 years we've been sick on the same days and I find I even serve the same meals on the same days!

Today's TimeHop showed pictures of this recipe from 5 years ago--it's my favorite go-to flatbread.  You can make your own crust or buy one from the store.  I love Aldi's thin pizza crust or flatbread from the grocery store.  They are usually pretty inexpensive!

Pizza Friday is a new tradition we've started since the twins started school.  We like to spend Friday nights unwinding and just spending quality time together.  During pizza night, we like to pick out  a new movie from the library or play some new games.  Usually the girls are super tired from the week and end up crashing by 8:00, so Ricky and I have a date night at home, too!  Win-win!

While it's easy to order pizza delivery for convenience, if you keep a few pizza staples in your pantry, you can make one at home much faster!  We get thin crust 2-packs at Aldi (around $3!) and keep our favorite toppings on hand.  Usually, the girls want pepperoni + sausage or Hawaiian and then we like to experiment for ours.  (Somehow the three girls polish off a pizza of their own! Where they put this food is beyond me!)

I usually make a pizza that's heavy on veggies with a sprinkle of meat, while Ricky puts ONLY meat on his.  It's fun to come up with crazy combinations or use up leftovers!  A few weeks ago I used fajita veggies and pulled pork.  Ricky made a chorizo and pesto one with an egg on top.

This spinach + artichoke pizza is my go-to.  I like that there's no greasy meat and it's super simple to throw together. If you're hosting a party, this slices up well for an appetizer, too!  You can add grilled chicken for extra protein, too!  This recipe originated from Rachael Ray Magazine, but I've changed it a bit over the years to make it my own.  

Spinach + Artichoke Flatbread

Here's what you need:

• Favorite pizza crust or flatbread
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half if large
• 1 small jar of artichokes, drained and sliced
• 3 handfuls of fresh spinach
• 1 drizzle of EVOO (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon favorite Italian seasoning
• 2-3 tablespoons pesto sauce (we love the Kirkland one at Costco)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (Separated)
• 2 cups Italian blend cheese 

1. Preheat oven to 425. 
2. In a small bowl, combine spinach, artichokes and tomatoes.  Add drizzle of EVOO and Italian seasoning.  Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Set aside.
3. On the flatbread or pizza crust, spread Pesto sauce.  Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. 
4. Evenly spread the spinach mixture on top of the crust and top with cheese.  I usually use less than 2 cups of cheese.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Are you ready to join the #PizzaFriday Challenge?  

I would love to see what pizza creations you come up with on Instagram or Facebook!