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Spinach Mushroom French Bread Pizzas Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Spinach Mushroom French Bread Pizzas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring sautéed mushrooms and spinach layered on a garlic butter-coated French bread base, topped with melted cheese and baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying snack, these pizzas combine fresh veggies with flavorful garlic butter and gooey cheese.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Bread

  • 8 oz. mushrooms
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 8 oz. frozen spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided)

Oils & Butter

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for sautéing mushrooms)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (for garlic butter)
  • 2 Tbsp butter, room temperature

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1/8 tsp salt (for mushrooms)
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (for mushrooms)
  • 1/8 tsp salt (for garlic butter)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (for topping)

Dairy

  • 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or a blend)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Sauté Mushrooms: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Slice the mushrooms and add them to a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper. Sauté over medium heat until the mushrooms soften and all moisture evaporates.
  2. Add and Cook Spinach: Add the frozen spinach to the skillet with the mushrooms. Continue to sauté until the spinach is heated through and the moisture has mostly evaporated, ensuring no water pools in the skillet. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
  3. Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the room temperature butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir well until you have a soft and spreadable garlic butter.
  4. Prepare Bread Base: Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, then slice each half into pieces. Place bread cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the prepared garlic butter evenly over each piece.
  5. Combine Filling Ingredients: Add half of the shredded cheese, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, and crushed red pepper to the bowl with the spinach and mushrooms. Stir the mixture to evenly combine all flavors.
  6. Assemble the Pizzas: Divide the spinach mushroom mixture evenly among the four pieces of bread, spreading it over the garlic butter layer. Top each piece with the remaining shredded cheese.
  7. Bake: Bake the assembled pizzas in the preheated oven at 350ºF for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned on top. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use your favorite shredded cheese or a blend such as mozzarella and cheddar for best results.
  • Make sure to drain all excess moisture from the spinach and mushrooms to avoid soggy bread.
  • Feel free to add additional toppings like sliced tomatoes or olives for extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/spinach-mushroom-french-bread-pizzas-recipe/