Description
These English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas are a quick and delicious way to start your day. Featuring toasted English muffins topped with eggs, melted cheese, and your choice of savory breakfast meats and fresh vegetables, they’re perfect for a hearty and customizable breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 English muffins, split in half
Eggs
- 4 eggs
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- Cooked bacon, sausage, or ham, chopped (optional, about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Seasonings & Extras
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or butter for greasing the baking sheet
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with olive oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Muffins: Split the English muffins in half horizontally and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet to ensure they toast evenly.
- Toast Muffins: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the muffins for 5-7 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and become slightly crispy, providing a crunchy base for the toppings.
- Cook Eggs: While the muffins are toasting, scramble or fry the eggs according to your preference, seasoning them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add Egg to Muffins: Remove the toasted muffins from the oven and evenly distribute the cooked eggs on top of each muffin half.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle on your choice of toppings such as crumbled bacon, sausage, or ham and diced bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, then top with shredded cheddar cheese or your preferred cheese.
- Bake Again: Return the loaded breakfast pizzas to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Season and Garnish: Remove from the oven, season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for a vibrant finish.
- Serve: Serve the breakfast pizzas warm and enjoy this hearty, customizable meal perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- You can customize these pizzas with any preferred toppings, including spinach, mushrooms, or different cheeses.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon, sausage, or ham and load up on vegetables.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free English muffins to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Make sure the eggs are cooked just before placing on the muffins to keep the texture fresh and flavorful.
- Storing leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days is possible; reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best texture.
