Description
English Muffin Pizzas are quick, customizable mini pizzas made on toasted English muffin halves, topped with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. They’re perfect for an easy lunch, fun dinner, or last‑minute snack.
Ingredients
- 3 English muffins, split in half (6 mini pizzas)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil (optional, for brushing)
- Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onions, cooked sausage)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place English muffin halves cut‑side up on the baking sheet. Optional: brush lightly with olive oil and toast in the oven 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Spoon pizza sauce onto each muffin half.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then add your favorite toppings.
- Sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese if using.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges are golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use bagels, sliced sandwich bread, or pita as alternative bases.
- Try pesto or ricotta for a white pizza version.
- Add breakfast toppings like scrambled eggs and bacon.
- Air fry at 370°F (190°C) for 5–6 minutes for extra crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
