Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 3 English muffins, split in half (6 halves total)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for toasting, optional)
Sauce Options:
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce (for a classic pizza flavor)
- 1/2 cup breakfast gravy (for a hearty twist)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or ricotta, spread thinly (for a creamy base)
Toppings:
- 4 large eggs, scrambled or fried (optional: sunny-side-up eggs for each pizza)
- 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage crumbles
- 1/2 cup diced ham or Canadian bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese blend)
Optional Veggie Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions or chives (for garnish)
Optional Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for spice lovers)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare the English Muffins
Slice the English muffins in half and lightly toast them. Toasting helps the muffins stay crispy under the sauce and toppings. For extra flavor, spread a thin layer of butter or brush olive oil on each half before toasting. Place the toasted muffin halves on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Choose Your Sauce
Spread a thin layer of your chosen sauce (marinara, breakfast gravy, or cream cheese) onto each English muffin half. Be sure to cover the entire surface, leaving a slight border around the edges to prevent the sauce from spilling over.
4. Add the Toppings
Top each muffin with your preferred breakfast ingredients:
- Start with scrambled eggs, sunny-side-up eggs, or no eggs at all.
- Sprinkle on crumbled bacon, sausage, ham, or any other protein you love.
- Add diced veggies like bell peppers, tomatoes, or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
5. Add the Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the toppings. You can add more cheese if you prefer an extra cheesy breakfast pizza!
6. Season and Bake
Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or crushed red pepper flakes over the cheese for added flavor. Bake the English muffin pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions, chives, or fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious breakfast pizzas!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 English muffin half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g