Prep time: 10 mins | Total time: 25 mins | Serves: 8
Who doesn’t like to have a personal pizza party on a random Tuesday! This mini pizza recipe is a no-brainer if you want to create a fun, hands on meal for your family…or just you on a random night. You can create any variety you like (pesto, tomato, or white sauce base) with whatever toppings you’re in the mood for. Dinner in less than 40 minutes - Viola!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
4 English muffins, cut or split in half = 8 halves
1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup pizza sauce (you can use tomato, pesto, or alfredo)
Pinch of salt
Pinch black pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (or cheddar cheese, provolone, or any cheese you like)
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Toppings of choice: mini pepperonis (or regular pepperonis, quartered), peppers, pineapple, spinach, etc.
Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional topping
HOW TO MAKE:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pre-cook the English muffins. Arrange the English muffin halves, nooks and crannies side up, onto a baking sheet. Lightly drizzle with olive oil. Place in the oven and toast until barely golden, about 3-4 minutes. Take out of oven.
Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp pizza sauce over each one, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with cheese, Italian seasoning, and any desired toppings.
Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the muffins are browned on the edges. Top with fresh basil.