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A weeknight hero, English Muffin Pizzas are quick, customizable, and endlessly fun. Whether you’re feeding kids, teens, or nostalgic grown-ups, these mini pizzas deliver crispy edges, gooey cheese, and big flavor with minimal effort.

Main Ingredients:

• English Muffins (6, split)
• Tomato Sauce (about ½ cup)
• Shredded Cheese (about 1½ cups – mozzarella or a blend)
• Oregano (½ teaspoon)
• Garlic Salt or Crushed Garlic (to taste)
• Toppings (optional: mushrooms, sausage, olives, peppers, anchovies, etc.)

Meal Type:

• Snacks
• Lunch
• Dinner

Cooking Method:

• Oven

Basic Cooking Steps:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Prep the Base: Split English muffins and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
3. Add Sauce: Spread each half with tomato sauce for a mild, balanced base.
4. Season: Sprinkle with oregano and garlic salt or crushed garlic.
5. Top It Off: Add shredded cheese and any desired toppings.
6. Bake: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
7. Serve: Let cool slightly and enjoy warm.

Recipe Links (External Sources):

• AllRecipes – Fast English Muffin Pizzas
• Once Upon a Chef – English Muffin Pizzas
• Well Plated – English Muffin Pizza
• Kim’s Cravings – English Muffin Pizzas
• Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Girl Scout Cookbook. 1971. Henry Regnery edition ed., Chicago, IL, Bantam Books, Inc., May 1973. p. 31.

Cooking Tips:

• For a richer base: Use tomato paste drizzled with olive oil instead of tomato sauce for concentrated flavor.
• For milder taste: Swap tomato paste for tomato sauce and skip the olive oil.
• For a crisper texture: Lightly toast English muffin halves before topping.
• For faster cleanup: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
• For even melting: Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded.

Substitutions:

• No tomato paste? Use marinara or pizza sauce.
• Out of English muffins? Try halved bagels or flat sandwich buns.
• No oregano? Use Italian seasoning or a pinch of basil.
• Need it dairy-free? Use plant-based cheese shreds.
• Want gluten-free? Use gluten-free English muffins or polenta rounds.