Half-Baked Twice Cheese Spinach Pizza

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A pizza featuring equal halves of mozzarella and feta cheese topped with fresh spinach on a thin crust, baked twice for perfect texture. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 32 minutes pairs pizza dough, olive oil, fresh spinach leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 17 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out 12 oz pizza dough onto a baking sheet and brush surface with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Spread 1 cup fresh spinach leaves evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp dried oregano on top.
  3. Step 3: Divide the pizza visually in half. On one half, evenly sprinkle 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; on the other half, sprinkle 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
  4. Step 4: Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the entire pizza.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 12 minutes until crust starts to crisp and cheese melts, then remove from oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown cheese edges and finish cooking the crust.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Half-Baked Twice Cheese Spinach Pizza take to make?

Total time is about 32 minutes (15 min prep + 17 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Half-Baked Twice Cheese Spinach Pizza?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Baked Twice Cheese Spinach Pizza?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Half-Baked Twice Cheese Spinach Pizza for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Half-Baked Twice Cheese Spinach Pizza?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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