Baked Mozzarella and Marinara Dip

• Produce

  • 2 big handfuls Baby spinach, fresh
  • 1 Olive oil and a clove of garlic

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 Baguette

• Dairy

  • 1 8 ounce ball Mozzarella, fresh

• Other

  • Approximately 3 cups marinara sauce, jarred or I use this recipe

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Description

Ingredients

• Approximately 3 cups marinara sauce, jarred or I use this recipe
• 2 big handfuls fresh baby spinach (about 2 cups)
• 8 ounce ball fresh mozzarella, cut into approximately 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1 baguette, sliced
• Olive oil and a clove of garlic (optional)

Directions

• Pre-heat oven to broil.
• Lay the slices of baguette cut side down on a baking sheet.
• Brush the slices of baguette with olive oil then place in the oven and broil until golden, dont walk away this will happen fast.
• Peel a clove of garlic and cut it in half.
• Rub the cut side of the garlic all over the top of the warm toasted baguette slices, set aside.
• In an 8 or 10 inch oven safe skillet, add the marinara sauce and baby spinach.
• Heat the sauce over medium high heat, stirring it until the spinach wilts and the sauce is heated through.
• Remove the pan from the heat and lay the slices of mozzarella all over the top in a single layer.
• Place the skillet in the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
• Serve immediately with the slices of baguette.