Best 3 Cheesy Muffin Pizzas Recipes

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Cheesy muffin pizzas are a delightful and versatile snack or meal that combines the flavors of pizza with the convenience of a muffin. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, a fun lunch option, or a satisfying dinner, cheesy muffin pizzas are sure to hit the spot. With endless variations of toppings, from classic pepperoni and mozzarella to creative combinations like barbecue chicken and pineapple, there's a cheesy muffin pizza recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create the perfect cheesy muffin pizzas, including tips for selecting the right ingredients, preparing the muffin cups, and baking them to perfection. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a cheesy muffin pizza adventure!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY PIZZA ENGLISH MUFFINS



Cheesy Pizza English Muffins image

Plan ahead and you will have a fun dinner in no time. Make these one evening for dinner but make enough to freeze for later use. All you have to do on a busy day would be to pop as many as you want in the oven. Kids will gobble up these trendy little pizzas and ask for more!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 packages (12 ounces each) English muffins, split
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic salt, oregano and cayenne. Spread over the cut side of each English muffin. Place on baking sheets. Combine the cheeses; sprinkle over meat mixture., Freeze for up to 3 months or bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ENGLISH MUFFIN PIZZA



English Muffin Pizza image

Fun little pizzas that are great for a quick meal or for a snack, kids birthdays, or parties. Always a big hit.

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package English muffins, split
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 (4 ounce) link cooked Italian sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange English muffin halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons pizza sauce onto each English muffin; top with mozzarella cheese. Place pepperoni slices on 1/3 the pizzas and Italian sausage on 1/3 the English muffins, leaving the remaining 1/3 with just cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 780.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

EASY PEPPERONI PIZZA MUFFINS



Easy Pepperoni Pizza Muffins image

Super easy mini pizzas - delicious and done in 20 minutes or less!

Provided by Johnna

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
10 tablespoons pizza sauce (such as Ragu® Homestyle)
10 slices pepperoni
10 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray 10 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Press biscuits, one at a time, between hands to flatten. Place each flattened biscuit in a muffin cup; press into bottom and up sides of muffin cup. Set aside for biscuit to settle and slightly rise, about 5 minutes. Lightly press biscuits into cups as needed.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon pizza sauce into each biscuit; top each with 1 slice pepperoni and 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuit is lightly browned and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Remove each pizza from tin and place on a cooling rack, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 438.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use freshly grated mozzarella cheese and freshly chopped vegetables.
  • If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to every cup of all-purpose flour.
  • You can also use a variety of other toppings on your muffin pizzas, such as cooked chicken, bacon, or sausage.
  • If you want a crispier crust, bake the muffin pizzas for a few minutes longer.
  • Muffin pizzas are a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

Conclusion:

Muffin pizzas are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to get your kids involved in the cooking process. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a muffin pizza that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give muffin pizzas a try!

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