English Muffin Pizzas

English Muffin Pizzas may be a nostalgic childhood favorite, but even now, they are every bit as delicious to eat and fun to make. A simple 30-minute meal favored by all ages!

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What You'll Love About English Muffin Pizzas:

Fun, quick, and easy to make
Customizable
A perfect meal for picky eaters
Simple snack or dinner idea

Whether you grew up eating English Muffin Pizzas or not you are sure to enjoy these tasty and satisfying mini pizza pies. What's not to love?! A toasted English muffins topped with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.

This was a classic birthday party food when I was growing up and all the kids loved making their own. I'm sure my mom loved it too because it wasn't much work and an easy-to-please-meal. It's also a great option for busy weeknights or when you need a semi-night off.

If you love pizza you'll also enjoy my Breakfast Pizza. It's an awesome way to start the day but it's perfect for dinner too!

Simple Ingredients:

English muffins- I love to use Thomas sourdough English muffins for making pizzas because they have a nice chewy texture while still maintaining crispness.

Marinara- Any kind of pizza sauce will do. I like Marinara because it has a rich tomato sauce flavor.

Mozzarella cheese- A classic pizza cheese but use what you love or have on hand.

Toppings- Get creative with the ingredients you enjoy on a pizza. For a simple approach we went with turkey pepperoni (so it's less greasy) green bell peppers, black olives, dried oregano, and fresh basil.

As you know it, pizza is super versatile and the combinations are endless which is why pizza night in general is so much fun. Use your favorite meats, cheeses, veggies, and sauces.

How To Make English Muffin Pizzas:

Step One. You'll want to start by toasting the English muffin halves on a pizza pan or sheet pan for 5-minutes in a 425℉ degree oven. This will prevent the bottom from becoming soggy while it cooks with the toppings.

Step Two. Spread a thin layer ( or as much as you like) of sauce on the pre-toasted muffin. Add a layer of cheese, then top with toppings, seasonings, and a little more cheese.

Step Three. Place back in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are toasted.

Additional Toppings:

Fresh sliced tomatoes
Parmesan cheese
Pepperoncini peppers
Balsamic glaze
Red pepper flakes
Ranch for dipping

Other Pizza Combinations:

Canadian bacon and pineapple- red sauce, cheese, Canadian bacon, and pineapple
BBQ chicken- BBQ sauce, cheese, cooked chicken, red onion slices, and pineapple
Veggie- red sauce, cheese, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, and tomatoes
Meat lovers- red sauce, cheese, cooked hamburger, salami, pepperoni, green bell peppers, and black olives
Taco- taco sauce, refried beans, cheese, taco meat, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips

Common Questions:

Are English Muffin Pizzas good re-heated?

Yes! You can even freeze the pizzas after they've completely cooled in a freezer safe bag. The best way to re-heat pizzas from the refrigerator is by putting them in a 350℉ degree oven on a sheet pan and bake until cheese is bubbly and hot, about 7-8 minutes. If from the freezer, bake 10-12 minutes. You can also microwave the pizzas in a pinch but it's not the best reheated. Place on a paper towel lined microwave safe plate and heat until cheese is just melted.

Why is my pizza soggy?

If the English muffin becomes soggy that could be due to not pre-baking the muffin before adding the toppings, or using too much sauce or toppings.

Are English Muffin Pizzas healthier than traditional pizza?

This depends highly on the toppings, however, English muffins in general is a healthier option for crust. They have minerals and antioxidants, along with magnesium, which is great for bone health. Try using the multi-grain English muffins to add extra nutrients.

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English Muffin Pizzas may be a nostalgic childhood favorite, but even now, they are every bit as delicious to eat and fun to make!

Print Pin Rate

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

4 English muffins, split I use the Thomas sourdough
½-3/4 cup marinara sauce or use pizza sauce
24 turkey pepperoni slices
½ cup green bell pepper, diced small
2.25 ounce can, sliced black olives
dried oregano for seasoning optional
fresh chopped basil for garnish optional
1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Set out all the ingredients and preheat oven to 425℉.

Place halved English muffins cut side up on a pizza pan or large sheet pan. Pre-bake in the oven for 5-minutes.
Top each English muffin half with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and spread out to cover the whole surface. Sprinkle with a little cheese, 3 pepperoni slices, a few green peppers, and olives. Add a little more cheese to the top and if desired, sprinkle with dried oregano.
Place back in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the edges are toasty. Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Additional Toppings-

Fresh sliced tomatoes
Parmesan cheese
Pepperoncini peppers
Balsamic glaze
Red pepper flakes
Ranch for dipping

Common Questions-

Are English Muffin Pizzas good reheated?

Yes! You can even freeze the pizzas after they’ve completely cooled. The best way to reheat pizzas from the refrigerator is by putting them in a 350℉ degree oven on a sheet pan and bake until cheese is bubbly and hot, about 7-8 minutes. If from the freezer, bake 10-12 minutes. You can also microwave the pizzas but it’s not the best reheated. Place on a paper towel lined microwave safe plate and heat until cheese is just melted.

Why is my pizza soggy?

If the English muffin becomes soggy that could be due to not pre-baking the muffin before adding the toppings or using too much sauce or toppings with a lot of excess water or juice. Just a little of each thing for the perfect balance.

Are English Muffin Pizzas healthier than traditional pizza?

Well, this all depends on the toppings, however, English muffins in general is a healthier option for crust. They have minerals and antioxidants, along with magnesium, which is great for bone health. Try using the multi-grain English muffins to add extra nutrients.

Nutritional facts are for 2 English muffin halves with toppings listed in the ingredients.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

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