Say goodbye to boring breakfasts! These English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas are crispy, cheesy, and ready in just minutes. Built on a toasted English muffin base and loaded with savory breakfast toppings like eggs, bacon, cheese, and veggies, they’re the perfect morning mash-up of a pizza and an open-faced sandwich.
Whether you're feeding a hungry family, meal-prepping for the week, or just want something delicious before heading out the door, these mini breakfast pizzas are as fun to make as they are to eat. Bonus: they’re easy enough for kids to help assemble!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 English muffins, split
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting)
- ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs (scrambled or fried)
- 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled (or breakfast sausage)
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup diced red onion (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Muffin Bases
Split each English muffin and lightly toast them either in a toaster or on a skillet with butter for extra flavor.
3. Add the Sauce
Spread a spoonful of pizza or marinara sauce on each muffin half.
4. Layer the Toppings
Top each with scrambled or fried eggs, then add a sprinkle of cheese, bacon or sausage, and your favorite veggies.
5. Bake
Place the muffin halves on the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs or green onions if desired. Serve hot!
🍽️ Nutrition Estimate (Per muffin half)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Make it ahead: Prep and assemble everything the night before and just bake in the morning.
- Use scrambled or fried eggs: Both work well—scrambled is quicker, fried adds a gourmet touch.
- Switch it up: Swap bacon for sausage, add spinach or mushrooms, or use pesto instead of pizza sauce.
- Go vegetarian: Leave out the meat and load up on veggies and cheese.
- Make it spicy: Add hot sauce or sprinkle red pepper flakes before baking.
✨ My Personal Touch
I started making these English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas during hectic weekday mornings. My kids love them because they get to choose their toppings, and I love them because they’re easy, satisfying, and way healthier than a drive-thru stop. I often use leftover veggies and cooked proteins from the fridge—it’s a great clean-out-the-fridge recipe that never disappoints!
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