Description
This English Muffin Breakfast Pizza is a quick and delicious morning meal featuring toasted English muffins topped with savory pizza sauce, scrambled eggs, cooked sausage or ham, veggies, and melted mozzarella cheese. Ready in just over 20 minutes, it combines the flavors of breakfast and pizza for a satisfying and easy dish perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 English muffins, split
- Olive oil or butter (for toasting)
Sauce
- ½ cup pizza sauce
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 eggs, scrambled
- ½ cup cooked sausage or ham
- ¼ cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep & Toast Muffins: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly toast the English muffin halves in a skillet with butter or olive oil until golden and slightly crisp to create a sturdy base for your toppings.
- Cook Toppings: In a pan, scramble the eggs until fully cooked and fluffy. If using raw sausage or bacon, cook thoroughly until browned and cooked through. Season the eggs and meat with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble: Spread a layer of pizza sauce evenly over each toasted English muffin half. Top each with scrambled eggs, cooked sausage or ham, and chopped bell peppers if using. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Bake: Arrange the assembled muffin halves on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden, slightly crispy cheese topping, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Allow the breakfast pizzas to cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh herbs if desired, then serve warm for a delicious and hearty breakfast.
Notes
- You can customize toppings with vegetables like tomatoes, mushrooms, or spinach for added nutrition and flavor.
- Substitute mozzarella with other cheeses such as cheddar or monterey jack for different taste profiles.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage or ham and add more veggies or plant-based sausage.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free English muffins to suit dietary preferences.
- To make ahead, prepare the toppings in advance and assemble right before baking.
