Build-Your-Own English Muffin Pizzas

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the hidden-vegetable pizza sauce: peel and finely chop 1/4 cup of raw carrot. In a blender, combine 15 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 cup fresh baby spinach, 1/4 cup chopped carrot, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend on high until completely smooth and the vegetables are fully incorporated and invisible.

Grate 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese using a box grater. Thinly slice 3 oz pepperoni stick. Wash, core, and finely dice 1 small green bell pepper.

Split 5 English muffins in half. Place the 10 halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes until lightly toasted and dry to the touch.

Set up the interactive assembly station by placing the toasted English muffin halves, the blended pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and diced green bell pepper into separate bowls.

Have each household member assemble their own pizzas by spreading about 1.5 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto an English muffin half, then layering on shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and green bell pepper to their liking.

Return the assembled pizzas to the baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden brown. Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.