Description
This English Muffin Breakfast Pizza is the perfect way to start your day! A crispy, toasted English muffin topped with eggs, melty cheese, and your favorite breakfast toppings makes for a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a fun weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 English muffins (whole wheat, sourdough, or classic white)
- 2 eggs (scrambled or fried)
- ¼ cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Topping Ideas (Optional):
- ¼ cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup diced ham
- ¼ cup bell peppers, diced
- ¼ cup spinach or arugula
- ¼ cup mushrooms, sautéed
Instructions
- Prepare the English Muffins
- Split the English muffins in half using a fork to retain their texture.
- Lightly toast them in a toaster or oven.
- Cook the Eggs & Toppings
- Scramble or fry the eggs as preferred.
- Cook any additional toppings like bacon, sausage, or veggies.
- Assemble the Mini Breakfast Pizzas
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each toasted muffin half.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, then add eggs and your favorite toppings.
- Top with cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
- Bake or Broil the Pizzas
- Use a toaster oven, air fryer (375°F for 3-4 minutes), or broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve & Enjoy!
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs or red pepper flakes, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble, freeze, and reheat in an oven or air fryer at 375°F for 5-6 minutes.
- Healthier Version: Use whole wheat English muffins and load up on veggies.
- Customization: Try different cheeses like feta, Swiss, or pepper jack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: 5 minutes
- Method: Baked / Toaster Oven / Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 muffin halves
- Calories: ~250-300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 125mg