English Muffin Pizza
This English Muffin Pizza recipe is crispy, cheesy, and ready fast. A fun, easy dinner made from simple pantry staples for busy weeknights.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 8 English muffins
- 8 oz. pizza sauce (see homemade pizza sauce recipe)
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese
- pepperoni slices mini
- garlic powder
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Separate each English muffin into halves. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over each half.
- Shred the mozzarella cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the sauce.
- Top each muffin with mini pepperoni slices, about 5 pieces per pizza.
- Sprinkle a small amount of garlic powder over the top, if desired, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toast the muffins lightly before adding toppings to keep them from getting soggy once the sauce goes on.
- Use a thick pizza sauce so it stays in place and doesn’t soak into the muffin too much.
- Shred your own cheese for the best melt and flavor. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that affect texture.
- Don’t overload the toppings. A light layer helps the muffins bake evenly and keeps the crust crisp.
- Bake on a wire rack set over a baking sheet if you want extra-crispy bottoms.
- Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before serving, especially for kids—the sauce can stay hotter than it looks.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil after baking for a bright, fresh finish.
- Make them ahead by assembling the pizzas, then refrigerating until ready to bake. They’ll be ready to pop in the oven when you need them.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crisp texture.
- Turn this into a fun family activity by setting up a topping bar and letting everyone build their own mini pizzas.