Description
This English Muffin Breakfast Pizza is the perfect way to start your day or impress your brunch guests. A crispy, golden English muffin topped with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a drizzle of creamy sauce—it’s a breakfast in pizza form, and it’s absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- English muffins – 4 (split in half, makes 8 muffin halves)
- Eggs – 4 large
- Bacon or sausage (optional) – 4 slices of bacon or 1/2 cup of cooked sausage (crumbled)
- Shredded cheddar cheese – 1 cup (about 4 oz)
- Milk or cream – 2 tablespoons (for the scrambled eggs)
- Butter – 1 tablespoon (for greasing the pan and scrambling eggs)
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Olive oil – for drizzling (about 1 tablespoon)
- Optional toppings:
- Spinach – 1/4 cup (fresh)
- Tomatoes – 1/2 cup (diced)
- Mushrooms – 1/4 cup (sliced)
- Onions – 1/4 cup (sliced)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, etc.) – 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
- Optional sauce:
- Hollandaise sauce – 1/4 cup (for drizzling)
- Ranch dressing – 1/4 cup (for drizzling)
- Ketchup – 2 tablespoons (for a simpler version)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Muffins
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Split your English muffins in half and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Toast them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until they’re crispy and golden brown. -
Cook the Bacon or Sausage
While the muffins are toasting, cook your bacon or sausage in a skillet over medium heat. For bacon, cook it until crispy and golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). If using sausage, crumble it into small pieces and cook until browned (about 6-8 minutes). -
Scramble the Eggs
Whisk together eggs, a splash of milk or cream, salt, and pepper. In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, then pour in the egg mixture and cook until scrambled and creamy. Don’t overcook. -
Assemble the Breakfast Pizza
Spread the scrambled eggs evenly on each muffin half, top with crumbled bacon or sausage, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. -
Bake the Pizzas
Place the assembled muffins back in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. If you like the cheese browned, use the broiler for 1-2 minutes. -
Drizzle and Serve
Drizzle with your preferred sauce (hollandaise, ranch, or ketchup), garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Fresh Eggs: Fresh eggs create creamier, fluffier scrambled eggs, which make the pizza even better.
- Customize Your Toppings: Feel free to swap or add veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes.
- Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 180mg