Make these quick English muffin pizzas when you need to prepare a quick meal. These have the flavors of pizza but are made in a fraction of the time. You can't even get takeout in the time it takes to make this. Plus, they taste so good!
These mini pizzas can quickly be thrown together during those crazy evenings when life is busy. Perfect for those sports nights or activity nights and just minutes to feed the family. These even work for picky eaters! I love making simple custom pizzas at home. These naan sautéed mushroom and onion pizzas are fabulous, too! If you are looking for an easy pizza sauce to make, try this easy pizza sauce using tomato paste.
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Why I love making these!
A handful of ingredients can make a quick, flavorful meal for anyone in the family. This uses simple items that you may already have at home. If not, I share lots of substitution ideas.
Assembly time is a quick 5 minutes and cook time in a preheated oven or toaster oven is just 3-5 minutes. This is a great alternative to a sandwich!
It's also easy to cater to individual tastes or let everyone make their own custom pizza English muffin. I started making this over 25 years ago when my kids were toddlers. Now it's still a go-to for me when I'm looking for a quick meal that satisfies my pizza craving.
These come in nice portion sizes and you can make them as healthy and homemade as you want.
Ingredients
- English muffins -You can use regular or whole wheat. And if you don't have them at home, use a different bread type product you have at home.
- Pizza sauce - It can be homemade or bought from the store. Spaghetti sauce is great if you don't have pizza sauce at home.
- Mozzarella cheese - Or any other cheese you like on pizza.
- Chopped vegetables - I like tomatoes.
- Deli sliced pepperoni - Or keep some shelf-stable packages of pepperoni at home.
- Other topping ideas include ham, pineapple, salami, goat cheese, cooked crumbled sausage, or any other items you have enjoyed on pizza.
- I also love fresh basil for the flavor and the color!
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. I usually have the rack in the top ⅓ of the oven so the cheese melts quickly.
Step 1
Split your English muffins and prepare your toppings to assemble.
Step 2
Spread sauce, add a little mozzarella, then your favorite toppings. I add the rest of the mozzarella on top to hold everything together.
Step 3
Place in oven until cheese is bubbly. They take approximately 10 minutes.
I consider them ready when the cheese is all nice and melty but I know some people like the cheese to be golden brown. They go from having a nice golden brown color to being overcooked quickly.
TIP
If you would like your English muffins (or other substitute bread) to be a little crunchier, lightly toast them prior to putting the sauce on.
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FAQs
I would prepare all the toppings and have everything ready to assemble. The sauce may make the English muffins soggy if it sits on them too long prior to baking.
I would suggest lightly toasting your English muffins or adding just enough sauce to cover your bread.
Storage and Reheating
To Refrigerate - Allow to cool and then place in a sealed container. Use within 4 days. To reheat - preheat oven to 400 degrees and remove in approx. 5 minutes when you can see the cheese is hot.
To Freeze - Once cool, freeze in a single layer. To reheat, allow to thaw and then reheat for approx. 5 minutes in an oven preheated to 400 degrees.
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Quick and Easy English Muffin Pizzas
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins French Bread and Italian bread works too! For a toddler, even a hot dog bun will do.
- 2 tablespoon Pizza sauce Spaghetti sauce works in a pinch.
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped tomatoes
- 8 slices pepperoni I like deli sliced
- 2 leaves basil (optional) torn, if large.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- I like to toast my English muffins for a couple of minutes (until they are just starting to brown) to make them a little crisper.
- Layer your ingredients on your English muffins. I start with the sauce, add a little mozzarella, then add your favorite toppings. Add more mozzarella on top. So that you get that cheesy gooey goodness that holds everything together.
- These take 5 to 10 minutes to bake. Watch these closely! I consider them ready when the cheese is all nice and melty but I know some people like the cheese to be a golden brown. They go from having a nice golden brown color to being overcooked quickly.
Notes
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
Originally published April 19, 2016.
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