{"id":564,"date":"2026-01-15T22:42:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=564"},"modified":"2026-01-15T22:42:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:42:46","slug":"old-fashioned-english-muffin-pizzas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=564","title":{"rendered":"Old-Fashioned English Muffin Pizzas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Old-Fashioned English Muffin Pizzas<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>(A Classic Toaster Oven Favorite)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>Who remembers the old English muffin pizzas?<br \/>\nMade in a <strong>toaster oven<\/strong>, topped with <strong>simple pizza sauce and shredded cheese<\/strong>, these mini pizzas were a childhood favorite for many of us. Easy, quick, and endlessly customizable, English muffin pizzas are the perfect nostalgic comfort food. Whether you grew up with them after school or are introducing them to your kids, this recipe brings back all the cozy memories.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 English muffins, split in half<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 to 3\/4 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n<li>1 to 1\u00bd cups shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>Optional toppings:\n<ul>\n<li>Pepperoni slices<\/li>\n<li>Cooked sausage or ground beef<\/li>\n<li>Diced bell peppers<\/li>\n<li>Mushrooms<\/li>\n<li>Olives<\/li>\n<li>Onions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Optional seasoning:\n<ul>\n<li>Dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Crushed red pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1 Prepare the English Muffins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Split the English muffins in half using a fork to keep the texture rough.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly toast them first if you prefer a crispier base (optional but recommended).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2 Add the Sauce<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Spread <strong>1\u20132 tablespoons of pizza sauce<\/strong> evenly over each muffin half.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overload the sauce to prevent sogginess.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3 Add Cheese and Toppings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Add any toppings you like, keeping portions small so they cook evenly.<\/li>\n<li>Finish with a pinch of oregano or Italian seasoning if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4 Bake in the Toaster Oven<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat toaster oven to <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Place muffin pizzas on the toaster oven tray.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for <strong>8\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.<\/li>\n<li>For extra browning, broil for the last 1\u20132 minutes (watch closely).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5 Serve<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Carefully remove from the toaster oven.<\/li>\n<li>Let cool for 1\u20132 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Serve hot and enjoy that classic childhood bite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Toasting the muffins first keeps them from getting soggy.<\/li>\n<li>Use low-moisture mozzarella for the best melt.<\/li>\n<li>Let kids build their own for a fun, interactive meal.<\/li>\n<li>These are perfect for quick lunches or after-school snacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Extra cheesy: Add cheddar or provolone<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Supreme: Pepperoni, peppers, onions, and olives<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Vegetarian: Mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>Spicy: Add jalape\u00f1os or crushed red pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Garlic lovers: Brush muffins with garlic butter before saucing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh fruit<\/li>\n<li>A simple green salad<\/li>\n<li>Soup or tomato bisque<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Make-Ahead &amp; Storage<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Assemble and freeze muffin pizzas before baking.<\/li>\n<li>Bake straight from frozen at <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong> for 12\u201315 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Store leftovers in the fridge up to <strong>3 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why We Love Them<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast and easy<\/li>\n<li>Budget-friendly<\/li>\n<li>Kid-approved<\/li>\n<li>Pure nostalgia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Old-Fashioned English Muffin Pizzas &nbsp; (A Classic Toaster Oven Favorite) Description Who remembers the old English muffin pizzas? 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