This English Muffin Pizza Snacks recipe is a cheesy and easy recipe, which is made with English muffins and fresh mozzarella. It’s the perfect quick snack, ready in about 20 minutes.
English Muffin Pizza Snacks Ingredients
- 1 English muffin, split
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Marinara sauce, such as Rao’s or Ragù
- Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- Sea salt, dried oregano, and fresh basil (for serving)
How To Make English Muffin Pizza Snacks
- Prep and toast the muffins: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the English muffin halves cut-side-up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the cut sides generously with softened butter. Bake for about 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Add toppings: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon a layer of marinara sauce onto each toasted muffin half, followed by a layer of sliced mozzarella cheese.
- Bake until melted: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 6 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the hot pizzas with a little sea salt, dried oregano, and fresh basil leaves before serving.
Recipe Tips
- How to keep the English muffins from getting soggy? The most important step is to toast the buttered muffin halves first, before adding any sauce or cheese. This creates a barrier and ensures a crisp base.
- Can I make these in the air fryer? Yes, this is a great air fryer recipe. Toast the buttered muffins at about 375°F for a few minutes until golden, then add the toppings and air fry for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Can I use different toppings? Absolutely. These are mini pizzas, so feel free to customize them with your favorite toppings like mini pepperoni, sliced olives, or finely diced bell peppers.
- Can I use a different type of bread? Halved bagels or even sturdy slices of sourdough bread would work well as a substitute for the English muffins.
What To Serve With English Muffin Pizza Snacks
These mini pizzas are a perfect snack or light lunch on their own, but they also pair well with:
- A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette
- A cup of tomato soup
- Fresh vegetable sticks like carrots and celery with ranch dip
How To Store English Muffin Pizza Snacks
- Refrigerate: These are best served fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freeze: Let the baked pizzas cool completely, then arrange them in a single layer in a freezer-safe bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: For the best results, reheat frozen pizza snacks on a baking sheet in a 400°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bottoms are crisp and the cheese is re-melted.
English Muffin Pizza Snacks Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 pizza (one half of an English muffin)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 8g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Yes, you can use halved bagels or even bagel thins to make these pizza snacks. We love English muffins because they are a little lighter than bagels, making them the perfect size for snacking.
The trick is to toast the English muffins and get them crisp and golden before weighing them down with sauce and cheese.
Yes, you can toast these pizza snacks in the air fryer. Set the temperature anywhere between 350 and 390 degrees. Make sure to spray the basket liner with nonstick pan spray before laying down the English muffins so they don’t stick to the bottom.
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English Muffin Pizza Snacks Recipe
Description
A quick, easy, and nostalgic snack that turns a simple English muffin into a delicious, cheesy mini pizza in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place muffin halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cut-side up. Brush generously with butter.
- Bake for 10 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Remove from the oven and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for another 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, oregano, and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Toasting the muffins with butter before adding toppings is the key to a crisp, non-soggy base.
- Use your favorite pizza toppings like mini pepperoni or chopped vegetables to customize your snacks.
- These are a fantastic and easy snack for kids to help make.
- For easy cleanup, don’t skip lining your baking sheet with parchment paper.