Applebee's Veggie Patch Pizza

Submitted by Bev I Am

"Whenever we go to Applebee's we have to get a Veggie Patch Pizza! I discovered this recipe on Recipe Goldmine. I hope you will enjoy it!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 1 pizza
• Serves: 1-2

ingredients

• 1 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter-flavored oil, as needed
• 1⁄2 cup sliced mushrooms
• black pepper, to taste
• granulated garlic, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup diced tomato
• 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon romano cheese

• Spinach and Artichoke Dip (use 4 ounces)

• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese, blend
• 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 10 ounces prepared alfredo sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 (4 ounce) package softened cream cheese

directions

1. Pizza: In a hot sauté pan or on a griddle, place sliced mushrooms and butter-flavor oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic.
2. Cook until hot.
3. Brush tortilla with oil and place on griddle.
4. Spread spinach and artichoke dip evenly on top of tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
5. Top with mushrooms, when cooked, Italian seasoning and diced tomatoes.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over pizza and remove from griddle and place on a pizza pan in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F.
7. Remove from oven when cheese is melted and top with shredded Parmesan/Romano cheese.
8. Cut into wedges and serve.
9. Spinach and Artichoke Dip: Combine ingredients thoroughly in a bowl and spread mixture into a small baking dish.
10. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until cheeses are bubbling and melted.
11. Serve as the "sauce" for the vegetable pizza or as a dip for chips.

Reviews

[chasenip2 ..]

This is first review. I had not had this appetizer in years, and I'm not in any way a vegetarian, but this was always my favorite thing on Applebee's menu and I've never been a fan of theirs after they took it off. Keeping this simple, this recipe is pretty much exactly how I remember this dish. It's rich, satisfying, comfort food at its finest! It's a little bit of work, but if you loved the original, you should love this one. I followed the recipe as written (I had enough topping to make more than one pizza) and I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[brianabutterfly]

This was delicious! I used a whole bag of fresh spinach (chopped in the food processor). I also substituted about 3-4 oz of mayo and 2-3 oz. sour cream in place of the alfredo sauce. I made a couple pizza crusts from pouches instead of using tortillas because I wanted a more substantial crust. I had enough filling for both pizzas with a little bit left over for dip. Really enjoyed it!

 

[jellyko]

I love this recipe! I had hunted it downn on google and only omit the mushrooms! Thanks for posting

 

[atlfitgirl]

I have been enjoying this yummy appy for years at Applebee's and am so glad I can prepare it at home now! I made this several times now... it's great when you get the munchies and want something hot. I like to make this pizza whenever I have some leftover pinach and artichoke dip so I don't have to waste time preparing that day. This is so easy and tasty... Thanks for sharing!