English Muffin Pizza

Transform your snack time into a quick and delicious feast with these Easy English Muffin Pizzas! This family-friendly recipe combines classic pizza flavors with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a fun cooking activity with kids. Each English muffin half is lightly brushed with olive oil for a crispy base, topped with zesty pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pepperoni slices. A sprinkle of Italian seasoning amps up the flavor, while fresh basil and Parmesan provide the perfect finishing touches. Ready in just 20 minutes, these mini pizzas are customizable, budget-friendly, and ideal for satisfying your pizza cravings without ordering takeout. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a light dinner, these English Muffin Pizzas are a tasty treat for all ages!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces English muffins
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 16 pieces pepperoni slices
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Carefully slice the English muffins in half, creating 8 halves, and place them on a baking sheet cut side up.

Step 3

Brush each muffin half with a light layer of olive oil to add extra flavor and crispness.

Step 4

Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each muffin half, ensuring an even layer across the surface.

Step 5

Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each muffin half.

Step 6

Arrange two pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on each muffin half.

Step 7

Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over all the muffins for a hint of herbal flavor.

Step 8

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the edges of the muffins are golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the muffins to cool for a minute.

Step 10

Garnish each pizza with a fresh basil leaf and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade English muffin pizzas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	820.9 grams (820.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1792

Total Fat 82.90g	106%
Saturated Fat 30.00g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 152mg	51%
Sodium 5027mg	219%
Total Carbohydrate 206.90g	75%
Dietary Fiber 24.80g	89%
Total Sugars 40.30g
Protein 62.90g	126%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1227mg	94%
Iron 18mg	97%
Potassium 1600mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 45.3%