Easy pizza English muffins are a quick, fun, and customizable meal, perfect for when you crave pizza but want something simpler and faster. These mini pizzas use English muffins as the base, providing a crispy and convenient crust.

They are great for kids’ snacks, casual family dinners, or even as a party appetizer. You can personalize each muffin pizza with your favorite toppings, making them a hit for everyone’s unique tastes. Let’s begin!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 mini pizzas 1x

Ingredients

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4 English muffins, split in half
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings of choice: pepperoni slices, cooked sausage, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, etc.
Optional: dried oregano, red pepper flakes
Olive oil for brushing

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffins (5 minutes): Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush the cut sides of the English muffins with olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Add Sauce and Cheese (3 minutes): Spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce on each muffin half. Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Add Toppings (3 minutes): Arrange your chosen toppings on each muffin half. You can mix and match to create different flavor combinations.
Bake (10-12 minutes): Bake the muffin pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the muffins are crispy.
Season and Serve (2 minutes): Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes on top for added flavor. Serve the pizzas hot.

Notes

These pizza English muffins are all about simplicity and personalization. The key is not to overload the muffins with sauce or toppings to prevent them from getting soggy. Using a preheated oven ensures that the muffins get crispy on the edges while the cheese melts perfectly.

These mini pizzas are a great way to get creative in the kitchen and involve kids in the cooking process. They are a delightful, quick solution for pizza cravings without the need for dough preparation. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Pair this with...

Homemade Marinara

Kick things off with some ripe, juicy tomatoes – Roma or San Marzano are excellent choices. In a large pot, sauté finely diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil until they're translucent. As they soften, they'll lay the aromatic foundation for your sauce. Next, add in the tomatoes, either crushed or finely diced, depending on your texture preference. To elevate the flavors, toss in some seasonings: salt, pepper, and maybe a bit of sugar to balance the acidity. Herbs like basil, oregano, and a bay leaf can be added to infuse the sauce with earthy notes. Let everything simmer gently, allowing the flavors to meld. Over time, the sauce will thicken and develop a rich, robust character. Once you're happy with its consistency and taste, remove it from the heat.

Leafy Greens Side Salad

Kick things off with a bed of your favorite mixed greens—whether it's spinach, arugula, romaine, or a combination of all. Next, layer on thinly sliced red onion, adding a sharp and colorful zing. Slice a cucumber into neat rounds, offering cool and refreshing bites throughout the salad. Halve some juicy cherry tomatoes and scatter them in, lending their sweet-tart bursts. Finally, dot the salad with pitted green olives, introducing a briny depth. For dressing, a simple vinaigrette made of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper does wonders. Drizzle it over the salad, toss everything gently, and serve.

Marinated Artichokes

Start with fresh artichoke hearts. If you're using whole artichokes, trim away the outer leaves and steam until tender, then scoop out the inner fuzzy choke, leaving just the tender heart. For the marinade, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, a pinch of dried oregano (or fresh herbs if you have them), salt, and pepper. Add a little red pepper flake if you're in the mood for some heat. Immerse the artichoke hearts in this marinade and let them soak in all that zesty goodness for a few hours, or overnight for even more flavor. Before serving, top with fresh parsley or other fresh herbs.