English Muffin Pizzas with Spinach

Ingredients

• 4 English muffins, split
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the broiler to high and set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

2. 2

   Arrange the split English muffins cut-side up on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler for 2 minutes, until lightly golden.

   2:00 · Toast muffins
3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

   0:30 · Cook garlic
4. 4

   Add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.

   2:00 · Wilt spinach
5. 5

   Spread about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each toasted muffin half.

6. 6

   Divide the wilted spinach evenly among the muffin halves, then top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the oregano and red pepper flakes over the tops, then return the muffins to the broiler.

8. 8

   Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and bubbling with light golden spots.

   3:00 · Broil pizzas
9. 9

   Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

   2:00 · Cool slightly