Preheat Oven to 440

Spinach Mixture

1. Sautee Onion and 2/3 of Garlic in Olive Oil until Garlic browns and Onions soften (5-7 minutes)

2. Add Fresh Spinach in shifts, covering pan as it melts down

3. Stir in Mushrooms and Dry Seasonings

4. Once Spinach is wilted and Mushrooms softened, cut heat and add Balsamic Vinegar, Salt and Pepper to taste

5. Allow Mixture to cool off enough to squeeze out excess juice and place balls of mixture in separate bowl

Crust

1. Mix 1/4 cup Flour and Cornmeal equally on Rolling Table

2. Roll out Dough or cut Dough Roll enough to fit 9” inch Pizza Pan or Oven Safe Skillet with high vertical sides

[For No Cheese Pizza, follow directions and use ball of spare dough to roll out a thin 9” Inch sheet of dough to add on top of Spinach, underneath Sauce]

3. Butter Pan, then sprinkle in light amount of Flour/Cornmeal mixture

4. Carefully place Dough in Pan, with high sides level with rim

Assemble Evenly

1. Spread 2oz. of Pizza Sauce at bottom of Crust

2. Add 4oz layer of Cheese

3. Add Spinach Mixture on top of Cheese

4. Layer Remaining 6oz of Cheese on top of Spinach

5. Carefully spoon remaining 6oz Pizza Sauce on top of Cheese

6. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 of Garlic on top of Sauce

7. Bake in 440 Oven for 30-40 minutes, until crust is solid Brown

Serving

1. Allow Pizza to cool and solidify for 5-7 minutes

2. Use dull Butter Knife or Spatula to separate crust from sticking to side of Pan all around

3. With Spatula, gently lift bottom from Pan to detach Pizza all around

4. Once loosened, slide onto flat Serving Dish. Use Pizza Cutter to Slice into 4-6 sections

5. Enjoy!

Chicago Deep Dish Spinach & Garlic Pizza

Ingredients

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