Kid Friendly Budget Friendly Simple Mock Pizza
Turn dinner into a fun, family-friendly event with this Kid-Friendly Budget-Friendly Simple Mock Pizza recipe! Perfect for picky eaters and packed with customizable toppings, these mini pizzas are made with English muffins as the base for a quick and affordable twist on a traditional favorite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe features tangy pizza sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and savory pepperoni slices, with the option to add your favorite vegetables or pineapple for a creative touch. Lightly brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with Italian seasoning, these bite-sized delights bake to crispy, golden perfection in no time. Ideal for busy weeknights or kid-approved meal prep, these easy mock pizzas are sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole English muffins
- 1 cup Pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- to taste Optional toppings (e.g. chopped vegetables, pineapple, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Split the English muffins in half to create 8 pieces, then place them cut side up on a baking sheet.
Lightly brush the cut side of each English muffin half with olive oil. This helps create a crispier base.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza or marinara sauce over each English muffin half, covering the surface evenly.
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each muffin half, dividing it evenly among the 8 pieces.
Top each with 2 pepperoni slices or any other desired toppings, such as diced vegetables or pineapple chunks.
Sprinkle a pinch of dried Italian seasoning over each mock pizza to enhance the flavor.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the muffins are golden brown.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mock pizzas cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your kid-friendly, budget-friendly mock pizzas hot and fresh!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.9 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 172 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 4466 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1362 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1022 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
