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Healthy English Muffin Pizzas Recipe

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These Healthy English Muffin Pizzas offer a quick and nutritious twist on traditional pizza. Made with whole English muffins topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a variety of fresh vegetables and optional pepperoni, they make a perfect easy meal or snack. This recipe is customizable with gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based options to suit various dietary preferences.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (8 muffin halves)

Ingredients

Base

  • 4 English muffins (gluten free if needed)

Sauce & Cheese

  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (dairy free if preferred)

Toppings

  • Spinach (quantity as desired)
  • Mushrooms (quantity as desired)
  • Peppers (quantity as desired)
  • Olives (quantity as desired)
  • Pepperoni (plant based if preferred, quantity as desired)

Seasoning

  • Italian seasoning (to taste)
  • Fresh basil (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even cooking of the English muffin pizzas.
  2. Prepare the muffins: Slice the English muffins in half horizontally and arrange them cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
  3. Spread sauce: Evenly distribute between ½ to 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each muffin half, ensuring a flavorful base layer without making the muffins soggy.
  4. Add cheese: Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce on each muffin half to start building the cheesy layer.
  5. Apply toppings: Add your preferred toppings such as spinach, mushrooms, peppers, olives, and pepperoni evenly over the cheese.
  6. Finish with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of cheese over the toppings to help everything meld together during baking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes. Watch closely and remove the pizzas once the cheese begins to brown. For a crispier finish, bake a bit longer until the cheese and edges are golden brown.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free English muffins and dairy-free cheese to make this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free.
  • Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Keep an eye on the pizzas while baking to prevent burning the cheese.
  • Leftover pizzas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
  • Adding Italian seasoning and fresh basil enhances the flavor and aroma of the pizzas.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/healthy-english-muffin-pizzas-recipe/