10 Minute English Muffin Pizza Recipe (2024)

This 10 minute English muffin pizza recipe is loved by kids for an easy lunch, and makes a delicious afternoon snack! They are easy to prep ahead and freeze, and can be made with whatever veggies you have on hand.

From Air Fryer pizza to soft + cheesy pepperoni pizza puffs, and this English muffin pizza - there is just something so fun and irresistible about pizza!

Topped with melted cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and your choice of veggies, this English muffin pizza recipe is an easy snack you can whip up in just 10 minutes. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they also freeze well for meal prep snacks, and make a great lunch on the go.

Best of all, this recipe is extremely flexible (use what you have on hand!) and you can get your kiddos involved by having them top their pizzas with their favorite ingredients. These English muffin pizzas definitely make me feel like a kid again because they were one of my favorite snacks growing up!

Recipe video

Wondering how these pizzas come together? Watch the video below. It’s so easy! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

Ingredient Notes

• English muffins- you can use regular, whole wheat, or gluten-free
• Sauce - we use either pizza sauce or pesto
• Veggies- our faves are finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, shredded brussels sprouts, sliced zucchini and red onions. No need to pre-cook them!
• Cheese - a must to hold the ingredients on- we used mozzarella but cheddar would work as well.
• Meat - go for small meat slices or chop it up. We used pepperoni sticks sliced thinly.
• Spices- we like a little sprinkling of basil on our pizzas. Totally optional!

Step by Step Directions

Prepare English Muffins

Arrange the English muffin halves on a baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each half, followed by 1-1.5 tablespoons of shredded cheese.

Add Toppings

Arrange vegetables and pepperoni on the cheese, then sprinkle with basil.

Broil

Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges of English muffin pizza are crispy. Enjoy!

Meal Prep

1. Cook, then cool completely before storing
2. Place bits of wax or parchment paper between the pizzas to keep them from sticking together
3. Place in a freezer bag and freeze upright to keep the toppings in place
4. Thaw completely before reheating in the microwave, oven or air fryer so you can heat them evenly

Alternative Cooking Methods

1. Toaster oven - heat to 400ºF and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges of english muffin are crispy
2. Air fryer - pre-heat the air fryer to 400ºF for about 5 minutes. Arrange english muffin pizzas in the air fryer basket, and cook the pizzas for 2-4 minutes monitoring closely until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.
3. Outdoor grill - pre-heat your grill on low heat. Place the English muffin pizzas on a grill rack or veggie grill basket so that they are easier to remove from the grill. Place on the grill and close the lid of the BBQ and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and english muffin is crispy!

FAQ

variations

Green Goddess - swap the pizza sauce for pesto and top with green veggies: spinach, broccoli, chopped brussels sprouts & zucchini slices.

BBQ- spread barbecue sauce on base; top with shredded chicken, red onion, pineapple and mozzarella.

Storage + Reheating

These English muffin pizzas work great for meal prep and can be cooked ahead and stored for later.

• Fridge - cool completely, then place English muffin pizzas in a meal prep container (you may want to place wax or parchment paper between the pizzas so they don't stick together). Store for up to 4 days.
• Freezer- cool completely, then wrap in plastic or parchment and place in a meal prep container. Freeze for 1-2 months.
• Reheat - thaw completely, then reheat in a frying pan, toaster oven, air fryer, or frying pan until heated through (check on them every 1-2 minutes). You can also reheat in the microwave but know that the pizzas will not retain their crunch.