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English Muffin Pizza Recipe

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Easy and kid-approved English Muffin Pizza that’s perfect for quick dinners, lunches, or healthy snacks. This recipe includes tips to avoid soggy crusts and suggestions for making ahead and freezing for convenience.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pizzas
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Base

  • 4 whole wheat English muffins, split
  • ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Pizza Sauce

  • ¾ cup prepared pizza sauce (tomato, pesto, or alfredo; tomato used here)
  • Tiny pinch kosher salt
  • Pinch ground black pepper

Cheese and Seasoning

  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (or cheddar, provolone, or any cheese you like)
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Toppings

  • Toppings of choice such as mini pepperonis (or regular pepperonis, quartered), or sautéed veggies like spinach or mushrooms
  • Thinly sliced fresh basil (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffins: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the English muffin halves cut side up on the baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Toast Muffins: Place the prepared muffin halves in the oven and toast until they are barely golden, about 4 minutes, to prevent sogginess when adding toppings.
  3. Add Sauce and Seasoning: Remove toasted muffins from the oven and spoon 1 ½ tablespoons of pizza sauce over each, spreading evenly with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle each with a tiny pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper.
  4. Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning over the sauce. Add your choice of toppings such as pepperoni or sautéed vegetables.
  5. Bake the Pizzas: Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and muffin edges are browned.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil if desired. Serve hot for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • TO REFRIGERATE: Store English Muffin Pizzas in a single layer, topping side up, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • TO FREEZE/MAKE AHEAD: Toast muffin halves as directed, add toppings, then freeze pizzas on a baking sheet for at least two hours. Once frozen, store in a freezer-safe container separated by parchment paper.
  • REHEAT FROM FROZEN: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake frozen pizzas on a baking sheet for 13 to 15 minutes until heated through.

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