Description
Craving quick comfort? Mini English Muffin Pizzas deliver bite-sized pizza perfection with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Cheese-topped morsels promise delightful satisfaction for hungry snackers seeking speedy culinary enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base:
- 6 mini english muffins
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for optional dusting)
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Proteins and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Split the mini english muffins in half using a fork, creating a textured surface that helps hold the toppings.
- Lightly dust the muffin halves with flour to prevent soggy bottoms and create a crisp base.
- Drizzle olive oil over each muffin half, ensuring even coverage for a golden, flavor-enhanced crust.
- Spread pizza sauce generously across each muffin, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the surface evenly.
- Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, distributing them uniformly across each mini pizza.
- Dust the pizzas with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Finish by sprinkling grated parmesan cheese over the top for an extra layer of savory richness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Swap pepperoni with veggie toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations such as cheddar, gouda, or feta to create unique flavor profiles.
- Use whole wheat english muffins for a healthier alternative that adds extra fiber and nutrients to the mini pizzas.
- Customize the seasoning by adding red pepper flakes, dried basil, or Italian herb blend for a personalized taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg