Quick, crispy mini pizzas made with toasted English muffins, marinara, melty mozzarella, and your favorite toppings—easy enough for after-school snack time, fun enough for dinner.

English Muffin Pizza is one of those feel-good, throwback recipes that never loses its charm. It’s super fast and gives you all the cozy pizza vibes—crispy edges, warm sauce, gooey cheese—without fussing with dough. You can keep it classic or give it a nourishing boost with whole grain English muffins, veggie toppings, and part-skim mozzarella.

This recipe fits beautifully into my “easy bites” universe—right alongside Bell Pepper Tuna Melts, and Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese, 3-Minute Mediterranean Mug Omelet, Blueberry Chia Jam Toast, 5-Minute Pizza Toast with Pesto and Mozzarella—because it proves that simple ingredients can still bring big satisfaction.

And when I’m feeding a crowd, I love turning to store-bought crust for bigger, shareable pies like Spinach Artichoke Pizza, Summer Veggie Pizza with Whipped Ricotta, and Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Pizza. But for a quick snack, lunch, or last-minute dinner, these English muffin minis are hard to beat.

Why these mini pies always deliver

  • Fast and fuss-free: No dough stretching, no waiting, no complicated steps—just top, melt, and enjoy.
  • Kid-approved, grown-up friendly: It’s playful enough for little hands, but still satisfying for a quick lunch or easy dinner.
  • Cheesy perfection: The English muffin base gets golden around the edges while the cheese melts into every nook and cranny.

Keep a pack of English muffins, a jar of marinara, and shredded mozzarella on hand, and you’re never far from a quick, comforting bite. It’s the kind of recipe that turns ordinary ingredients into something fun, filling, and totally crave-worthy.

Try my Quick and Easy Cheesy Tortilla Pizza!

A plate with two English Muffin Pizzas topped with melted cheese and red pepper flakes, served alongside a fresh arugula salad drizzled with balsamic dressing.
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English Muffin Mini Pizzas

Crispy, cheesy, customizable mini pizzas made with toasted English muffins, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and your favorite toppings—perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or easy family dinner.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 whole-grain English muffin
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions
 

  • Split and toast the English muffin and top each half with the tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan, and crushed red pepper. Heat in the oven and broil until the cheese is hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 250Carbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 4g— Saturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 625mgFiber: 4g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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