Quick Crispy English Muffin Pizza Bites with Pepperoni
These quick crispy English muffin pizza bites with pepperoni are an easy, delicious snack perfect for any time you crave a mini pizza with a satisfying crunch and melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 pizza bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- English muffins, split in half
- ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, whole milk or part-skim
- About 20 thinly sliced pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil or melted butter (optional, for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using broil, position the rack about 6 inches (15 cm) from the heat source.
- Split each English muffin in half and optionally brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil or melted butter for extra crispiness.
- Place the muffin halves cut side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, or directly on the baking sheet if you don’t have a rack.
- Bake for about 5 minutes until the edges start turning golden and the surface feels dry but not browned.
- Spread roughly 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of pizza sauce evenly over each muffin half, avoiding overloading.
- Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon (10 g) of shredded mozzarella cheese on each muffin half. Optionally, sprinkle dried Italian herbs or grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Layer 2-3 pepperoni slices per bite evenly over the cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes at 425°F (220°C), or broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and pepperoni edges are crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Let the pizza bites cool for a couple of minutes to firm up, then serve warm.
Notes
Pre-toast the muffins to prevent soggy bottoms. Use thinly sliced pepperoni for best crisping. Watch broiler closely to avoid burning. Rotating the pan halfway through baking helps even crispness. Butter or olive oil brushing is optional but enhances crunch and flavor. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese and butter substitutes. Gluten-free English muffins can be used for gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 pizza bites
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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