English Muffin Pizza
Craving a quick and tasty pizza fix? Our English Muffin Pizza Recipe is here to save the day! With a delightful blend of flavors and the convenience of English muffins as the base, you can whip up these mini pizzas in no time. These offer a burst of Italian-inspired goodness, perfect for a cozy meal or a fun snack.
❤️ You’ll Love This English Muffin Pizza
Flavor & Texture:
- The crispy toasted English muffin provides the perfect foundation.
- While the melted mozzarella cheese blankets the top with gooey goodness.
- Combining the tender muffin base and the melty cheese creates a heavenly contrast that’s a true delight for the senses.
Easy to prepare: Crafted with busy lifestyles in mind, this recipe is incredibly easy to prepare. Using English muffins as the base eliminates the need for dough-making, allowing you to assemble and bake these mini pizzas in minutes. It’s a convenient option for those seeking a quick and satisfying meal.
Warm and Comforting: This offers warmth and comfort. The aroma of toasted muffins and melted cheese creates an inviting feel that’s hard to resist. It’s a dish perfect for solo indulgence and sharing with loved ones.
Perfect for All Occasions: Whether enjoyed as a midday snack, a quick lunch, or a fun dinner option, these pizzas fit seamlessly into any occasion. Serve it as a tasty after-school treat for kids, present it as a delightful appetizer at parties, or savor it as a casual dinner with friends. Its versatility makes it an instant crowd-pleaser.
🧾 Ingredient Notes
- English Muffins: Cut fresh or day-old English muffins in half to create the perfect pizza base.
- Pizza Sauce: Choose your favorite premade pizza sauce, as it will add richness and depth to that iconic pizza flavor. Check out my quick New York-Style No Cook pizza sauce recipe!
- Mozzarella Cheese: Opt for low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese. It melts quickly and adds a rich flavor, making it a perfect choice for these mini pizzas.
- Toppings: Get creative with your choice of toppings. I have used Olives, peppers, and jalapenos with pizza sauce. I have also made pesto based pizza with cherry tomato slices as a topping.
👩🍳 How To Make English Muffin Pizza? (Pics)
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
1) Slice the English muffins in half and arrange them on a baking sheet.
2) Toast the muffin halves in a preheated oven for about 5 minutes.
3) Spread one tablespoon of pizza sauce on each toasted muffin half, ensuring even coverage.
– Sprinkle two tablespoons of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
– Get creative with your toppings! Add olives, peppers, jalapenos, or any other toppings of your choice.
4) Bake them in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
💭 Tips For BEST English Muffin Pizza
- It is crucial to toast the English muffins before assembling your pizzas. This pre-toasting ritual creates a barrier that locks in the crunchiness, ensuring that the muffin pizzas aren’t soggy and each bite offers that satisfying crispiness.
- For cheese, opt for low-moisture mozzarella instead of fresh mozzarella. The lower moisture content of this cheese variety guarantees a flawless melt, ensuring your pizzas turn out perfect.
- Feel free to experiment with a variety of toppings. While classics like olives, peppers,onions and jalapenos work wonders. Don’t avoid unique combinations. Try roasted red peppers, spinach, mushrooms, etc. For a non-veg option, use pepperoni or leftover cooked chicken.
- If using an air fryer, toast the muffins for just one minute at 370°F. After adding sauce, cheese, and toppings, air fry for 7-8 minutes until the cheese melts.
🍕 Storage & Reheating
- Assemble & Freeze: If you’d like to make these English muffin pizza beforehand, assemble and freeze them on a baking tray. Once frozen, transfer them to a ziplock bag or container, separating each pizza with parchment paper. When ready to enjoy, bake them directly from the freezer without defrosting. You may need to increase the baking time by 2-3 minutes.
- If stored in the refrigerator, these mini pizzas stay good for 3-4 days.
- Reheating:
- Toaster oven: Reheat at 400°F for 4-5 minutes or until regain that crispy texture.
- Air fryer: Reheat at 370°F for 3-4 minutes.
- Microwave: Avoid reheating in the microwave, as it may make the crust soggy.
📖 Variations
- Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes: Take your English Muffin Pizza to new heights with a vibrant twist. Swap out the classic pizza sauce for a pesto sauce and garnish your pizzas with juicy cherry tomato slices or sun dried tomatoes. You will enjoy fresh, zesty flavors that elevate your mini pizza to a gourmet delight.
- Alfredo Sauce: Introduce Alfredo sauce’s rich and creamy goodness to your English Muffin Pizza. This alternative to traditional pizza sauce offers a velvety texture and an indulgent taste that transforms your humble muffin base into a luxurious treat. With this, try spinach leaves, mushrooms or artichoke as toppings.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Side Salad: Create a balanced and flavorful dining experience by pairing these mini pizzas with a side salad. Combining the savory pizzas and the fresh, crunchy salad offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes to please your palate.
- Soup: This recipe fits perfectly as a side with a soup, especially in winter. The warmth of the soup and the deliciousness of this pizza are a great combination.
- As an appetizer: Serve these mini pizzas as an appetizer at your next party. It is quick to make, and your guests will return for more!
- As a snack: These are just perfect for snack time for the whole family!
Did you try this recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below.
English Muffin Pizza Recipe
US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
Ingredients
- 3 English muffins, cut into half
- 6 tablespoons Pizza sauce, or Pesto, Alfredo
- ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, low moisture
Toppings:
- Olives, Red peppers, onions, Jalapenos, Cheery tomatoes, Spinach, Artichoke, mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Slice the English muffins in half and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Toast the muffin halves in a preheated oven for about 5 minutes.
- Spread one tablespoon of pizza sauce on each toasted muffin half, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle two tablespoons of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Get creative with your toppings! Add olives, peppers, jalapenos, or any other toppings of your choice.
- Bake them in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- It is crucial to toast the English muffins before assembling your pizzas. This pre-toasting ritual creates a barrier that locks in the crunchiness, ensuring that the pizzas aren’t soggy and each bite offers that satisfying crispiness.
- For cheese, opt for low-moisture mozzarella instead of fresh mozzarella. The lower moisture content of this cheese variety guarantees a flawless melt.
- If using an air fryer, toast the muffins for just one minute at 370°F. After adding sauce, cheese, and toppings, air fry for 7-8 minutes until the cheese melts.
