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English Muffin Pizzas

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Bring back the taste of your childhood with this easy English muffin pizza recipe—perfect for a fun and tasty cooking project with the kids!

English muffin pizzas

Were English muffin pizzas a staple of your childhood, too? In my family, they were a favorite for a quick and easy meal, and my sister and I always looked forward to “helping” our mom prepare them. It’s been ages since I last thought about them, but stumbling upon a recipe recently made me wonder: were they actually as good as I remembered, or was it just a case of nostalgia? So, I decided to recreate this childhood classic and I’m happy to report, they truly are as yummy as I remembered.

The key to making the best English muffin pizzas is to toast the English muffins before you top them with sauce and cheese. This simple step keeps them from becoming soggy and undercooked, ensuring that each bite is filled with a satisfying crunch. After all, with English muffins, the magic is in the toasty nooks and crannies.

“My little boy and I made these together for dinner one night. He was thrilled to help! We used bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions for our toppings. Fun and yummy!”

Rebecca

What You’ll Need To Make English Muffin Pizzas

ingredients for English muffin pizzas

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Toast the English muffins in the toaster until golden brown and crisp on top and bottom.

toasted English muffins on baking sheet


Arrange the muffins cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a generous tablespoon of pizza sauce over each muffin half.

English muffins with sauce

Top with the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, then sprinkle with the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and oregano.

English muffins topped with cheese and pepperoni on baking sheet


Place the pizzas under the broiler for a few minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling and slightly golden.

baked English muffin pizzas on baking sheet

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English Muffin Pizzas

Bring back the taste of your childhood with this easy English muffin pizza recipe—perfect for a fun and tasty cooking project with the kids!

Servings: 8 mini pizzas
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 English Muffins, sliced down the center
  • 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni, cut into quarters
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • About ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler and set a rack in the top position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
  2. Toast the English muffins under the broiler for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown and crisp on the top and bottom.
  3. Arrange the muffins cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a generous tablespoon of pizza sauce over each muffin half. Top with the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Sprinkle with the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and oregano.
  4. Place the pizzas under the broiler for a few minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling and slightly golden. Serve warm.
  5. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: These pizzas can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and place in a resealable bag. Reheat them (directly from the freezer) in a 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

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Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (4 servings)
  • Calories: 448
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated fat: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Sodium: 1,133 mg
  • Cholesterol: 73 mg

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Comments

  • My mom used to make these when we were kids in the 80s, and I thought she had made them up! We used to have them whenever we had leftover pasta sauce, or with chili or taco meat and melted cheddar. I’m going to make them tonight! Thanks for the blast from the past, on my favourite recipe site.

    • — Shona Talbot on March 5, 2024
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  • Jenn, we have enjoyed these since you first posted the recipe! I have a happy memory of making a tray of these to treat grandkids who were enjoying an afternoon in the pool, to their great delight. Now I also enjoy these as a quick and easy and tasty lunch treat. Thank you for creating and sharing MANY great recipes. (BTW, my plans for tomorrow include making your yummy pesto pizza.)

    • — Judy on March 3, 2024
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    • 💗

      • — Jenn on March 3, 2024
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  • These are definitely delicious 😋 thanks *

    • — Phyllis Sykes on February 9, 2023
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  • These are delicious

    • — Phyllis Sykes on January 16, 2023
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  • I made these last week for a quick Friday night dinner and they were a huge hit. I loved them because they were fast and easy. The rest of the family loved them because they were tasty!!
    Even my pickiest eater said they were good. High praise from him!! LOL
    I have already added them to next month’s menu and I’m going to try different toppings on them. I think next time I’m going to try putting BBQ pulled chicken on top of some of them along with some cheese and maybe red onion.

    • — Melissa Thomas on May 28, 2022
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