Description
A fun and delicious meal that kids will love, allowing them to customize their own mini pizzas with a variety of toppings.
Ingredients
- English muffins: 4 halves
- Pizza sauce: 1 cup
- Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Pepperoni: 1 cup, sliced
- Bell peppers: 1/2 cup, diced (any color)
- Olives: 1/4 cup, sliced (optional)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for brushing)
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the English muffins in half and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over each muffin half.
- Let kids choose their favorite toppings and arrange them on the sauce.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each muffin half.
- Bake the mini pizzas for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
- Offer a variety of toppings to cater to picky eaters.
- Consider using whole wheat muffins for a healthier option.
- Involve kids in the cooking process to make it more enjoyable.
- Store-bought pizza bases can be used for convenience.
- Mini pizzas can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mini pizzas, kid-friendly, family meal, customizable, easy recipe