Description
These English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas are a quick and delicious morning treat, combining toasted English muffins topped with scrambled or fried eggs, savory breakfast meats, fresh veggies, and melted cheese. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, they’re customizable and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 English muffins, split in half
- Olive oil or butter, for greasing
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 4 oz cooked bacon, sausage, or ham (optional)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ¼ cup diced onions (optional)
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Seasoning & Garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives), for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the muffins: Split the English muffins in half and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent toasting.
- Toast the muffins: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the muffins for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Cook the eggs: While the muffins are toasting, scramble or fry the eggs according to your preference, seasoning them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the pizzas: Remove the toasted muffins from the oven and evenly top each half with the cooked eggs.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle your desired toppings over the eggs, including cooked bacon, sausage, diced bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Bake until melted: Return the assembled breakfast pizzas to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Season and garnish: Remove the breakfast pizzas from the oven, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives, if desired.
- Serve: Serve the breakfast pizzas warm immediately and enjoy a delicious and satisfying start to your day.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to include any of your favorite breakfast ingredients such as spinach, mushrooms, or different cheeses.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and add more veggies or plant-based protein.
- Using day-old English muffins can improve the crispiness when toasted.
- To save time, prep toppings and cook meats ahead of time.
- Ensure the eggs are cooked to your liking before assembling to prevent overcooking during baking.
