English Muffin Pizza
Love pizza but don’t have time to make dough from scratch? These easy English muffin pizzas are perfect for a quick meal, snack, or kid-friendly dinner. They cook in just 10 minutes and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Brush (for olive oil)
Ingredients
- 4 English muffins split in half
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: grated parmesan for topping
Toppings (Optional):
- Pepperoni slices
- Italian sausage pre-cooked
- Bell peppers diced
- Mushrooms thinly sliced
- Red onion thinly sliced
- Black olives sliced
- Fresh basil add after baking
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toast Muffins: Place English muffins cut-side up on a baking sheet. Lightly toast in the oven for 2 minutes to prevent sogginess.
- Prepare Base: Remove from oven, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Add Sauce & Toppings: Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each muffin half. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, add toppings, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Return to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, place muffins on a wire rack on top of your baking sheet.
Make ahead: Assemble the pizzas and store them unbaked in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Freezer-friendly: Freeze unbaked pizzas, then bake directly from frozen, adding 3-4 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mg
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