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Shamrock Spinach Pizza Squares

Shamrock Spinach Pizza Squares for a Festive Feast

Shamrock Spinach Pizza Squares are a kid-friendly, festive appetizer perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing the pan
For the Filling
  • 2 cups spinach fresh or frozen (squeeze out moisture if frozen)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced into shamrock shapes

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil.
  2. Roll the pizza dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick and press it into the greased pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix until creamy.
  4. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the dough in the baking pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  6. Let the pan cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and diced green bell pepper before serving.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider using cookie cutters for fun shapes with your garnishes and prepare the filling a day ahead for convenience.

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