Mini pizzas are the ultimate fast dinner. Crispy crust. Sauce. Cheese. Pepperoni. 10 minutes. No dough-rolling required. Make your own. Eat six. No judgment.
Ingredients
Makes 8 mini pizzas.
- 4 English muffins (or 8 mini naan, pita rounds, or slider buns), split in half
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni (or any toppings: cooked sausage, olives, bell peppers, mushrooms)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange English muffin halves (or chosen base) on the baking sheet, cut-side up.
Step 2: Assemble
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of sauce on each muffin half.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Top with pepperoni (or your favorite toppings). Sprinkle with oregano.
Step 3: Bake
- Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden brown.
Step 4: Serve
- Cool 2 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Eat immediately.
Summary
Prep Time: 5 min | Bake Time: 10 min | Total: 15 min
Yield: 8 mini pizzas | Difficulty: Easy
Storage Notes
Fridge: 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375°F for 5-7 minutes (crispy returns). Microwave makes them chewy — avoid if possible. Great for meal prep. Freeze baked mini pizzas for 3 months.
