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

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.
A plate with two English Muffin Pizzas topped with melted cheese and red pepper flakes, served with fresh arugula. Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and a bowl of tomato sauce are nearby.

English Muffin Pizza is one of those 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.

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds two English Muffin Pizza halves topped with tomato sauce. Nearby are bowls of shredded cheese and more pizza sauce on a wooden board.
A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds two English Muffin Pizzas topped with tomato sauce and shredded cheese, ready to be baked. Bowls of extra shredded cheese and tomato sauce are beside the tray.
A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds two English Muffin Pizza halves topped with pizza sauce and shredded cheese, ready to be baked. Bowls of shredded cheese and pizza sauce sit nearby on the countertop.
Two English Muffin Pizza halves topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes on parchment paper. A bowl of shredded cheese and a bowl of chili flakes are nearby.

This recipe fits beautifully into my “easy bites” universe—right alongside Bell Pepper Tuna MeltsRice Cakes with Cottage Cheese3-Minute Mediterranean Mug Omelet, Blueberry Chia Jam Toast5-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 PizzaSummer Veggie Pizza with Whipped Ricotta, and Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Pizza. But for a quick snack, simple lunch, or last-minute dinner, these English muffin pizzas are hard to beat.

A close-up of two English Muffin Pizza halves topped with melted cheese and red pepper flakes, served on a white plate with a fresh green arugula salad. Another plate with salad is softly blurred in the background.
A hand holds an English Muffin Pizza topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce, basil, and chili flakes. On the plate are more English Muffin Pizza slices and a side of fresh arugula salad.

Why these mini pizzas always deliver

  • Fast and fuss-free: No dough stretching, no waiting, no complicated steps—just toast, top, melt, and enjoy.
  • Kid-approved, grown-up friendly: It’s playful enough for little hands, but still satisfying for us grown-ups, too!
  • 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 meal!

A plate with two English Muffin Pizza halves topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and basil, served alongside a fresh green salad. Another plate with salad is blurred in the background.

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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.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!