Description
Craving a quick lunch or snack packed with melty cheese and crispy crust? These English Muffin Pizzas are the perfect solution! This easy recipe turns pantry staples into cheesy, saucy, mini pizzas everyone will love. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, after-school snacks, or fun dinner ideas, this easy recipe has you covered. It’s a kid-approved, customizable favorite that’s ready in minutes—great for busy days or entertaining.
Ingredients
6 English muffins, split in halves
1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 slices pepperoni
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional: chopped bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, onions, cooked sausage, pineapple
Optional garnish: fresh basil, red pepper flakes, grated parmesan
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Split English muffins with a fork and lightly toast for 3–5 minutes.
3. Spread 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of sauce on each muffin half.
4. Sprinkle cheese over the sauce and top with pepperoni or other toppings.
5. Add Italian seasoning or oregano.
6. Place muffins on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
8. Let cool slightly on a wire rack. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
Toasting the muffins before topping keeps the base crisp and prevents sogginess.
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and even cooking.
You can freeze unbaked assembled pizzas for up to 2 months—perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin half
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy recipe, food ideas, quick dinner, english muffin pizzas, breakfast ideas