Description
Irresistible English muffin breakfast pizza brings together morning comfort and classic Italian flavors in one delightful dish. Crispy muffin base, melted cheese, and savory toppings create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave for weekend brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices bacon (or ½ cup cooked sausage or ham)
Bread Base:
- 4 English muffins
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup chopped bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Ignite the broiler and position an oven rack near the top, creating an optimal toasting environment for the English muffins until they reach a delicate golden hue.
- Whisk eggs with milk, incorporating a pinch of salt and pepper until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Activate a non-stick skillet over moderate heat, allowing a thin layer of butter or cooking spray to coat the surface. Pour the egg mixture and gently fold with a spatula, creating soft, pillowy curds that remain slightly underdone.
- Arrange the golden-toasted muffin halves on a sturdy baking sheet, creating a uniform base for the breakfast ensemble.
- Distribute the gently scrambled eggs across each muffin half, ensuring an even layer that covers the entire surface.
- Sprinkle crispy bacon or ham fragments generously over the eggs, creating a protein-rich foundation.
- Blanket each muffin with a lavish layer of shredded cheese, allowing it to cascade over the edges for maximum coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the broiler, monitoring closely as the cheese melts and transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown landscape.
- Extract the breakfast pizzas after 3-4 minutes, when the cheese achieves a perfect molten consistency with slight caramelization.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs like chives or parsley for a burst of color and aromatic finishing touch. Serve immediately while the cheese remains gloriously melted and the muffins crisp.
Notes
- Toast English muffins until just golden to create a sturdy base that won’t get soggy under toppings.
- Slightly undercook scrambled eggs before baking, as they’ll continue cooking under the broiler and prevent dry, rubbery texture.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like turkey bacon, veggie sausage, or plant-based cheese for dietary flexibility.
- Customize with additional toppings like diced bell peppers, spinach, or jalapeños to boost nutritional value and flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 788 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg