This English muffin pizza recipe is perfect for kids or an afternoon snack! They are so easy to prep ahead and freeze for an easy meal prep snack.
There is just something so fun about pizza, right? Whether it’s one of these Soft + Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Puffs, or a Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushroom, it’s fun and tasty and kind of makes you feel like a kid again. These english muffin pizzas definitely make me feel like a kid again because they were one of my favorite snacks growing up!
These pizzas are not only great for kids, but they will satisfy your inner child, too 😉
They are easy to prepare, freeze great, and make a fun lunch or snack on the go.
Reasons you’ll ♡ this English muffin pizza recipe
- it’s kid-approved
- you can have them ready in just 10 minutes
- you can make them ahead and reheat for an easy meal prep snack
Recipe video
Wondering how these pizzas come together? Watch the video below. It’s so easy! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.
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Which ingredients will we need?
This is barely a recipe, and is extremely flexible. You can swap ingredients based on your favorite pizza toppings, or what you have in the fridge.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- English muffins- you can use regular, whole wheat, or gluten-free
- Sauce– I use either pizza sauce or pesto
- Veggies– my faves are finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, shredded brussels sprouts, sliced zucchini and red onions. No need to pre-cook them!
- Cheese- a must to hold the ingredients on- I used mozzarella but cheddar would work as well.
- Meat- go for small meat slices or chop it up. I used pepperoni sticks sliced thinly
- Spices- I like a little sprinkling of basil on my pizza. Totally optional!
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Cook ahead + reheat later
These english muffin pizzas work great for meal prep, and can be cooked ahead and stored for later.
Here’s how to store cooked mini pizzas:
- fridge- cool completely, then place in a meal prep container (you may want to place wax or parchment paper between the pizzas so they don’t stick together). Store for up to 4 days.
- freezer- cool completely, then wrap in plastic or parchment and place in a meal prep container. Freeze for 1-2 months.
How to reheat them?
Thaw completely, then reheat in a frying pan, toaster oven, air fryer, or frying pan until heated through (check on them every 1-2 minutes).
You can also reheat in the microwave but know that the pizzas will not retain their crunch.
Some tips for meal prepping:
- cook, then cool completely before storing
- place bits of wax or parchment paper between the pizzas to keep them from sticking together (this is optional; they stuck a little bit for me but I wasn’t bothered)
- save the english muffin bag for freezing them; freeze upright if possible to keep the toppings in place
- thaw completely before re-heating so you can heat them evenly
More tasty snacks:
- Creamy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dips (3 Ways)
- No Bake Energy Bites
- Freezer Sweet Potato Baked Taquitos
- No Bake Energy Bites 7 Ways
- Instant Pot Applesauce
This post was originally published in 01/2017. It has been rewritten and rephotographed in 2019; same great recipe!
10 Minute English Muffin Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 english muffins (1 package)
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup vegetables (finely chopped: pictured is bell peppers, zucchini, shredded brussels sprouts and red onion)
- 1 pepperoni stick (sliced thinly)
- 3/4 cup mozzarella (shredded)
- pinch basil (optional; to sprinkle)
Instructions
- Arrange the english muffin halves on a baking sheet.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each half, followed by 1-1.5 tablespoons shredded cheese.
- Arrange vegetables and pepperoni on the cheese, then sprinkle with basil.
- Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges of english muffin are crispy.
Storage
- Freezer- Cool completely and wrap two halves together (stacked) in plastic. Place back in the original english muffin bag, then freeze upright.
- English muffins store for 1-2 months in the freezer.
- Fridge- cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To Re-Heat thaw completely before reheating in the microwave or in the oven until hot.
- These are also great eaten cold!
Notes
swap the pizza sauce for pesto and top with green veggies: spinach, broccoli, chopped brussels sprouts & zucchini slices
