Description
English Muffin Pizzas are a quick, easy, and delicious treat perfect for a snack or a light meal. Using split English muffins as the base, these mini pizzas are topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. Baked to bubbly perfection in the oven, they’re versatile and customizable to suit any taste preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Ingredients:
- 4 English muffins, split in half (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice: pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, or any other favorite toppings
Optional Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the mini pizzas evenly.
- Split the Muffins: Cut the English muffins in half and arrange them cut side up on a baking sheet, creating the perfect base for your toppings.
- Add Sauce: Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over the cut side of each muffin half to provide a flavorful foundation.
- Cheese First: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce to create a melty, cheesy layer.
- Add Toppings: Place your selected toppings on top of the melted cheese layer, allowing you to customize each muffin pizza.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle dried oregano, garlic powder, and optionally red pepper flakes for added flavor and a bit of heat.
- Bake: Bake the prepared English muffin pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the muffin edges turn golden brown.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let the pizzas cool for a couple of minutes to prevent burns and allow the flavors to settle.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and savor your delicious, quick English muffin pizzas!
Notes
- You can use either regular or whole wheat English muffins depending on your preference.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to what you have on hand or your dietary preferences.
- To make it spicier, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add sliced jalapeños.
- If you want crispier bottoms, toast the English muffins slightly before adding toppings.
- These English muffin pizzas are perfect for kids and can be a fun DIY meal.
