Description
Homemade english muffin breakfast pizza delivers a delightful morning twist on classic pizza. Crisp muffin bases topped with scrambled eggs, cheese, and savory bacon create a quick, satisfying breakfast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices bacon (or ½ cup / 120 ml cooked sausage or ham)
- 4 English muffins
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup / 120 ml pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 cup / 240 ml shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup / 60 ml chopped bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheating: Set the broiler to high and position the oven rack near the top, creating an ideal surface for toasting English muffins to a golden perfection.
- Egg Preparation: Whisk eggs with milk, seasoning with salt and pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Cooking Eggs: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, coating with butter or cooking spray. Gently pour the egg mixture, folding softly to create delicate, slightly underdone scrambled eggs with a creamy texture.
- Assembly: Arrange toasted English muffin halves on a baking sheet, creating a sturdy base for the breakfast creation.
- Layering: Distribute the scrambled eggs evenly across the muffin halves, then top with crispy bacon or ham pieces. Generously cover with shredded cheese, allowing it to cascade over the edges.
- Broiling: Place the baking sheet under the broiler, watching carefully as the cheese melts into a bubbling, golden-brown landscape of deliciousness.
- Finishing: Remove the breakfast pizzas after 3-4 minutes, when the cheese reaches a perfect molten state with slight caramelization. Garnish with freshly chopped herbs like chives or parsley for a vibrant and aromatic final touch. Serve immediately while the cheese remains gloriously melted and the muffins crisp.
Notes
- Prevent Egg Overcooking: Slightly undercook scrambled eggs before broiling, as they’ll continue cooking under high heat to maintain creamy, soft texture.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use shredded cheese for even, quick melting and ensure uniform coverage across English muffin surface for perfect golden-brown result.
- Broiler Monitoring: Watch closely during final 3-4 minutes to prevent burning, keeping oven rack near top and checking every minute to achieve ideal caramelization.
- Customize Protein Options: Swap bacon or ham with vegetarian alternatives like sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or plant-based protein crumbles for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg