Ingredients
4 English muffins
olive oil
garlic powder, for sprinkling
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2–3 sticks of mozzarella string cheese
grated parmesan, for topping
smoked paprika, for sprinkling
fresh basil, chopped or leaves
cherry tomatoes
other toppings: diced bell peppers, red onion, diced ham, sliced black olives
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Brush the English muffins with olive oil on the cut side and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle each with a pinch of garlic powder and salt.
4. Bake cut side up for 6-7 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
5. While the English muffins bake, prepare the toppings.
6. Thinly slice the cherry tomatoes and sprinkle each with a pinch of salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Chop the basil.
7. Prepare any other toppings. Finely dice the bell peppers, red onion, and ham (if not already diced).
8. Create thin strips of mozzarella by doing repeated cheese pulls off the string cheese, or by cutting strips of mozzarella sticks into thin ribbons.
9. Remove the tray from the oven.
10. Carefully spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on top of each English muffin half.
11. Layer 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce.
12. Add the chopped basil or basil leaves. Add the seasoned cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of salt.
13. Distribute diced peppers, onions, and ham evenly over the mini pizzas.
14. Criss-cross the mozzarella cheese into thin mummy bandages. Make the eyes with two black olive slices to complete the mummy look.
15. Pop in the oven for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
16. Eat immediately for optimal taste. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days and reheated in the oven.
Notes
Get the kids involved by letting them arrange toppings and create their own mummy designs.
To make these vegetarian, skip the ham and load up on veggies.
For extra crispiness, toast the muffins a few minutes longer before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
