English Muffin Pizza

Bysophie

English Muffin Pizza is a quick and easy mini pizza made using split English muffins instead of traditional pizza dough. Each muffin half becomes its own personal pizza base. You add sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, then bake until everything is hot, melted, and slightly crispy. Because the muffins are already baked, they toast up beautifully in the oven and give you a crunchy outside with a soft inside. It’s like pizza but faster, smaller, and more fun.

English Muffin Pizza

This recipe is perfect for kids, busy families, beginners in the kitchen, and anyone who wants pizza without waiting for dough to rise. English Muffin Pizza is great for snacks, lunch, after-school meals, and even party trays. You can make them simple with just sauce and cheese or get creative with colorful toppings. Each person can build their own, which makes cooking feel like a fun activity instead of a chore.

You Should Try the English Muffin Pizza

You should try English Muffin Pizza because it is one of the easiest and most flexible recipes you can make at home. It takes only a few minutes to prepare, uses simple ingredients, and does not require special cooking skills. Even a 10-year-old with supervision can help assemble these pizzas. They are also budget-friendly and help use up leftovers like cooked chicken, vegetables, or extra cheese in the fridge.

Another great reason to make them is how customizable they are. You can turn them into classic cheese pizzas, veggie-packed versions, chicken pizzas, breakfast-style pizzas, or even sweet dessert pizzas. This makes them perfect for picky eaters, because everyone can pick their own toppings and build a pizza they’ll enjoy. When you want something warm, tasty, and comforting without ordering takeout, English Muffin Pizza is an easy, smart, and satisfying choice.

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Ingredients you’ll need for English Muffin Pizza

Here is everything you need to make English Muffin Pizza:

  • 4 English muffins makes 8 mini pizzas
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or pizza blend cheese optional
  • Pepperoni slices optional
  • Cooked chicken pieces optional
  • Sliced olives
  • Diced bell peppers
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • Sweet corn
  • Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • A small drizzle of olive oil optional

How to Make English Muffin Pizza

Step 1

First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While the oven is heating, take your English muffins and split them in half using a fork or knife. Using a fork helps create rough edges that toast nicely. Place all the muffin halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil so they don’t stick and cleanup is easier later.

English Muffin Pizza

Step 2

Next, spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each muffin half. Use the back of the spoon to spread the sauce evenly, going close to the edges but not dripping over. You don’t need too much sauce just enough to cover the surface. Too much sauce can make the muffins soggy instead of crispy.

Step 3

Now sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each sauced muffin half. Make sure the cheese covers most of the sauce so every bite is cheesy. If you like extra flavor, add a little cheddar or pizza blend cheese on top too. After the cheese, place your toppings. Add pepperoni, vegetables, or cooked meat. Try not to overload the muffins, or the toppings may fall off while baking.

English Muffin Pizza

Step 4

Once topped, lightly sprinkle oregano or Italian seasoning over everything. If you want extra crispiness, you can drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil around the edges of the muffins. Carefully place the tray into the hot oven and bake for about 8–12 minutes. Watch closely near the end the pizzas are ready when the cheese is melted, bubbly, and just starting to turn golden.

Step 5

Remove the tray using oven mitts and let the mini pizzas cool for a few minutes. The cheese will be very hot at first. After cooling slightly, transfer to a plate and serve warm.

English Muffin Pizza

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Kitchen equipment you will need :

Before you start, make sure you have these kitchen tools ready:

  • Use a toaster oven for small batches.
  • Pre-toast muffins for extra crunch.
  • Use leftover cooked chicken or vegetables.
  • Try jarred pizza sauce to save time.
  • Make a topping station and let kids build their own.
  • Use mini muffin pizzas as party snacks.
  • Add a pinch of garlic powder for extra flavor.
  • Mix cheeses for better taste.
  • Use scissors to cut toppings quickly.
  • Line the tray for fast cleanup.

Tips and Variation Ideas

English muffins toast quickly, so keep an eye on them near the end of baking. Every oven is a little different. If you like extra crispy bottoms, you can pre-toast the muffin halves for 3–4 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.

Using thicker sauce works better than watery sauce. Thick sauce stays in place and keeps the muffins from getting too soft.

Shredding your own cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese because it doesn’t have anti-clumping powder on it.

What can I serve with this English Muffin Pizza ?

I often serve these English Muffin Pizza with a delicious salad and some drinks like Smoothie or orange juice, and sometimes I like to enjoy them on their own and take them for a lovely outing with my daughter.

English Muffin Pizza

Commonly Asked Questions

Do I need to pre-toast the English muffins ?

It’s optional, but pre-toasting makes them extra crispy.

Can I use an air fryer ?

Yes, cook at about 375°F for 6–8 minutes.

How do I store leftovers ?

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

Can I make a breakfast version ?

Yes, add scrambled eggs, cheese, and cooked sausage or bacon.

English Muffin Pizza
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English Muffin Pizza

Recipe by sophieCourse: Lunch, SnacksCuisine: American, ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

220

kcal
Total time

20

minutes

English Muffin Pizza is a fast and fun mini pizza made with split English muffins, pizza sauce, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings. It’s crispy, cheesy, customizable, and perfect for kids, snacks, or busy day meals.

Ingredients

  • 4 English muffins makes 8 mini pizzas

  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or pizza blend cheese optional

  • Pepperoni slices optional

  • Cooked chicken pieces optional

  • Sliced olives

  • Diced bell peppers

  • Sliced mushrooms

  • Sweet corn

  • Dried oregano or Italian seasoning

  • A small drizzle of olive oil optional

Directions

  • First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While the oven is heating, take your English muffins and split them in half using a fork or knife. Using a fork helps create rough edges that toast nicely. Place all the muffin halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil so they don’t stick and cleanup is easier later
  • Next, spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each muffin half. Use the back of the spoon to spread the sauce evenly, going close to the edges but not dripping over. You don’t need too much sauce just enough to cover the surface. Too much sauce can make the muffins soggy instead of crispy.
  • Now sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each sauced muffin half. Make sure the cheese covers most of the sauce so every bite is cheesy. If you like extra flavor, add a little cheddar or pizza blend cheese on top too. After the cheese, place your toppings. Add pepperoni, vegetables, or cooked meat. Try not to overload the muffins, or the toppings may fall off while baking.
  • Once topped, lightly sprinkle oregano or Italian seasoning over everything. If you want extra crispiness, you can drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil around the edges of the muffins. Carefully place the tray into the hot oven and bake for about 8–12 minutes. Watch closely near the end the pizzas are ready when the cheese is melted, bubbly, and just starting to turn golden.
  • Remove the tray using oven mitts and let the mini pizzas cool for a few minutes. The cheese will be very hot at first. After cooling slightly, transfer to a plate and serve warm.

Notes

  • Mix two cheeses for richer taste.
  • Spray or brush edges lightly with oil for golden crisp edges.
  • Reheat in oven not microwave to keep them crispy.
  • For extra browning, move tray to upper rack last 2 minutes.

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