These mini English Muffin Pizzas are a great way to put together a healthy meal in no time at all! They take less than 10 minutes to make, are super customizable, easy to reheat for busy weeknights, and are a dinner dream come true for toddlers and kids.

A wooden cutting board on a marble countertop with several different English muffin pizzas with different toppings, a bowl full of Parmesan and spicy basil for topping.

If your house is anything like my house, it’s hard to satisfy everyone’s requests when ordering pizza – we’ve got a vegetarian, a meat-lover, a kiddo who loves pepperoni and peppers, and another kiddo who’s still learning to like anything beyond just cheese.

That’s why I thank my lucky stars for these English muffins pizzas. These adorable mini pizzas give everyone a little bit of what they want, plus they’re super helpful at encouraging picky eaters to try a bit of something new.

English muffin pizzas are so easy to make, freeze and reheat, making them perfect for school or packed lunches. And they’re healthier than most store-bought or restaurant pizza, so you’ll feel no mom-guilt about including them in your weekly meal plan.

Ingredients

Spread on marble countertop of ingredients for English muffin pizzas including sauce, cheese, toppings and English muffins.

Step-by-Step Instructions

a baking sheet on a marble countertop with sliced English muffins on top of parchment paper.
Place cut English muffins on a baking sheet and toast for 4 minutes. This helps the English muffins from becoming soggy.
A baking sheet on a marble countertop with six English muffins with pizza sauce on top.
Top with any sauce you prefer – here we are topping them with a hidden veggie pizza sauce.
A baking sheet on a marble counter top with English muffins with sauce and cheese sprinkled on top.
Sprinkle with cheese.
A baking sheet and a marble countertop at six English muffins with various toppings.
Add any toppings your kids like.
A baking sheet on a marble countertop with six cooked English muffin pizzas with different toppings.
Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Let cool and serve.

Sauces

Toppings

  • Veggies: bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach
  • Cheese: mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, cheddar, “jack” cheeses, feta
  • Meats: pepperoni, ground sausage, chicken, bacon crumbles

Combos

  • Classic: Hidden Veggie Sauce + Pepperoni + Mozzarella
  • Veggie: Tomato Sauce + Bell Peppers+ Onions + Mushroom + Mozzarella
  • BBQ: Barbecue Sauce + Shredded Chicken + Cheddar Jack
  • Italian: Pesto + Ground Sausage + Bell Peppers + Provolone
  • Greek: Olive Oil + Tomato + Black Olives + Feta Cheese

Expert Tips

  • These mini pizzas freeze so well! Simply flash freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet and pop it in the freezer for a couple of hours.
  • If you’re watching sodium content for toddlers and younger kids, use cheese like fresh mozzarella, fresh ricotta, and goat cheese, as they contain less sodium than some traditional cheeses, like parmesan or pecorino romano. You might also want to serve ham, sausage, and pepperoni sparingly for toddlers, as these meats can be saltier.
  •  If you’ve got picky eaters, try setting up a pizza serving station where kids can choose the toppings and create their own pizza.
  • Kids love to be creative and eat food that looks like something familiar – encourage them to use toppings to decorate their pizza with a smiley face, different shapes or letters, veggie rainbows, you name it!

A pink kids play with English muffin pizzas on top in a yellow printed napkin.
A cutting board with different toppings of English muffin pizzas with a small bowl of Parmesan and basil to sprinkle on top.

Get the recipe: English Muffin Pizzas (10 Minutes)

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These mini pizzas English Muffin Pizzas are a great way to put together a healthy meal in no time at all! They take less than 10 minutes to make, are super customizable, easy to reheat for busy weeknights, and are a dinner dream come true for toddlers and kids.
Yield: 6 Mini Pizzas
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
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Ingredients 

  • 3 English muffins, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce, homemade, store-bought, pesto, etc.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, mozzarella or Italian Blend
  • 1/2 cup toppings of choice, see below
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan

Instructions 

  • Prep: preheat oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  • Toast English Muffins: add the sliced English muffins to the baking sheet. For a crispier crust, place the English muffins in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
  • Spread Sauce: spread the toasted English muffins with the sauce of your choice.
  • Add the Cheese: Next, sprinkle on your cheese, avoiding clumps.
  • Toppings: Scatter the toppings evenly on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with a pinch of parmesan.
  • Bake: Place the English muffin pizzas into the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  • Done: Serve warm or set aside to come down to room temp for freezing.

Notes

Age: 12+ months
Toppings:

Sauces

    • Barbecue Sauce
    • or just brush with olive oil!

Toppings

    • Veggies: bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach
    • Cheese: mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, cheddar, “jack” cheeses, feta
    • Meats: pepperoni, ground sausage, chicken, bacon crumbles

Combos

    • Classic: Hidden Veggie Sauce + Pepperoni + Mozzarella
    • Veggie: Tomato Sauce + Bell Peppers+ Onions + Mushroom + Mozzarella
    • BBQ: Barbecue Sauce + Shredded Chicken + Cheddar Jack
    • Italian: Pesto + Ground Sausage + Bell Peppers + Provolone
    • Greek: Olive Oil + Tomato + Black Olives + Feta Cheese
 
How to Store and Freeze
You can store cooked English Muffin Pizzas in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for 2 months. Make sure to let them come down to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
To reheat, simply pop them into the microwave for 30-second intervals until warm. Or place them on a baking sheet and warm them in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 5-7 minutes.
Cooking with Kids
Both toddlers and kids will have a blast making these mini pizzas!

Toddlers

  • Can help spoon and spread on the sauce.
  • Toddlers love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.

Kids

  • Kids can preheat the oven.
  • They can spoon and spread on the sauce.
  • Kids love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.
  • With an adult’s help, kids can place the baking sheet into the hot oven and set the timer.
 

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Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).