The Best English Muffin Pizza Recipe

Baked cheese English Muffin Pizza on baking sheet.

5 from 8 votes

The Best English Muffin Pizza Recipe

English Muffin Pizzas are super simple to make and make the perfect snack or lunch! Tips for how to get a perfect "crust" and how to freeze these English Muffin Pizzas for meal-prep!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time11

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
6 English Muffins separated into halves
⅓ cup pizza sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
any additional desired pizza toppings

Instructions

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 425 ℉.
Separate the English Muffins into halves and place them onto a baking sheet, nook and cranny side up.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil with garlic powder and oregano. Brush this oil mixture on each English Muffin half.
Toast in the oven for 5 minutes, or until just lightly toasted and browned.
Remove the toasted English Muffins from the oven. Top each half with ½-1 tablespoon pizza sauce and cover with shredded cheese. Add additional pizza toppings as desired.
Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover English Muffin pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to keep the crust crispy.

Microwave Instructions:

If you desire a crisp crust, toast each English Muffin Half in a toaster first.
Top the toasted English muffin with pizza sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Add any toppings as desired.
Microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until cheese is melted. Allow them to cool slightly before enjoying them.

Freezer Instructions:

Once baked as directed, allow the pizzas to cool on the baking sheet.
Place the cooled baking sheet directly into the freezer for 20-30 minutes, or until the English muffin pizzas are frozen solid to the touch.
Remove the pizzas from the baking sheet and place them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat from frozen, place the pizzas on a sheet pan and bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, microwave for 1 minute.

Note for Packing English Muffins in School Lunches: The best way to pack in a lunch box is to place a frozen or cold English Muffin Pizza or two into a sandwich bag or lunch container and place it in a lunch box, along with an ice pack. By lunchtime, your child can enjoy a defrosted, albeit cold, pizza muffin.

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