Grinch Heart Pesto Pizza Bites
Ingredients
- 6 English muffins split in half
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small red bell pepper for the heart garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F and arrange the muffin halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Toast the muffin halves for 3 minutes, until lightly golden on the edges.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto over each toasted half.
- Top each with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 6 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and just starting to brown in spots.
- Cut small heart shapes from the red bell pepper while the pizzas bake.
- Press one pepper heart into the center of each pizza bite as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Good to Know
Assemble the pizzas up to the point of baking, cover and refrigerate for a few hours, then bake straight from the fridge, adding 1 to 2 extra minutes.