English Muffin Breakfast Pizza
Start your day with a delicious twist on breakfast by making English Muffin Breakfast Pizza. This quick and easy recipe puts a delightful spin on traditional breakfast ingredients, combining them on a toasted English muffin base for a filling and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 toaster or toaster oven
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 pieces English muffins, split in half
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage (or bacon, optional) Optional ingredient.
- ½ cup diced bell peppers Any color.
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste fresh basil or parsley for garnish Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell peppers, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and stir gently, cooking until just set, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in cooked sausage if using and remove from heat.
- Toast the English muffin halves until golden brown, either in a toaster or on the stovetop.
- Place the toasted English muffin halves on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the egg mixture generously onto each half.
- Top each muffin with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings by adding your favorite vegetables or switching out the type of cheese.
You can make this recipe ahead of time and reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick breakfast.
To make it vegetarian, simply omit the sausage and add extra vegetables.