Description
Quick and customizable mini pizzas made with toasted English muffins, topped with sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings—ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
4 English muffins, split in half
½ cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional: 16 slices pepperoni
Optional: ¼ cup sliced black olives
Optional: ¼ cup diced bell peppers
1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (or use toaster oven).
- Arrange muffin halves on a baking sheet, cut-side up. Toast for 3–5 minutes until lightly crisped.
- Spread sauce on each muffin half. Top with cheese and desired toppings. Sprinkle with oregano or Italian seasoning if using.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispness.
- Let cool slightly, then serve hot. Garnish with chili flakes or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use hearty muffins for better structure.
- Try different cheeses like cheddar or Italian blends.
- For variation, use pesto or BBQ sauce instead of marinara.
- Freeze after baking for a quick reheat meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
