How to Make the Perfect Homemade Mini Pizzas
Italian-American · Easy · 13 min · 4 servings
These adorable mini pizzas use English muffins as the base and are topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and fun toppings kids can choose themselves. They are ready in under 15 minutes and make lunchtime feel like a special event.
Why this recipe works
This Homemade Mini Pizzas recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 13 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 310 calories with 15g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 whole English muffins split in half
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then arrange the English muffin halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Add the Sauce
Spoon about one tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each English muffin half and spread it evenly to the edges using the back of the spoon, making sure it is not too thick so the base does not get soggy.
Step 3: Top the Pizzas
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella over each sauced muffin, then add mini pepperoni and sliced black olives on top and finish with a pinch of dried oregano for extra flavor.
Step 4: Bake and Serve
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for seven to eight minutes until the cheese is fully melted and beginning to bubble at the edges, then allow to cool for two minutes before serving to avoid burns.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- English muffins → pita bread or sliced bagels
- mini pepperoni → diced bell peppers or mushrooms for a vegetarian version
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using too much sauce which makes the English muffin soggy and difficult to pick up
- Not letting the pizzas cool slightly before serving which can burn little mouths
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 310 calories, 15g protein, 34g carbs, 12g fat, 2g fiber.
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