English Muffin Pizza with Turkey Pepperoni
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Mini pizzas on toasted english muffins, topped with marinara, turkey pepperoni, and bubbling mozzarella — a classic lunchbox favorite ready in under 15 minutes.
The english muffin pizza is the great equalizer of quick meals — it tastes like a tiny pizza party but costs pocket change and takes minutes. Split a couple of muffins, paint on marinara, dot with turkey pepperoni and mozzarella, and broil until the cheese blisters. No dough, no rolling, no waiting on a delivery driver. We love it for the nights when a craving for pizza collides with a near-empty fridge, and for the way it lets everyone build their own mini pie.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 2 english muffins, split
- 🫗 1/2 cup (125g) marinara or pizza sauce
- 🫗 12 slices turkey pepperoni (about 45g)
- 🫗 3/4 cup (85g) shredded mozzarella
- 🫗 1 tsp dried oregano
- 🫗 Optional: a few basil leaves, red pepper flakes
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Preheat the broiler** (or a toaster oven) and place the split english muffins cut-side up on a baking sheet.
**Toast lightly** for a minute or two until just golden.
**Spoon the marinara** evenly over each muffin half.
**Top with turkey pepperoni**, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of oregano.
**Broil 3 to 4 minutes** until the cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges.
**Garnish and serve** hot, cut into snackable wedges if you like.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Over-sauced muffins that turn to bread pudding.
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Broiling too long and ending with scorched pepperoni.
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Towering toppings that slide off when the cheese melts.
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Cold cheese layer under a huge stack — keep it proportional.
🔄 Variations
Veggie pizza: sliced mushrooms and peppers instead of pepperoni.
Spicy: a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot honey.
Hawaiian twist: diced pineapple and ham.
Double cheese: add grated Parmesan under the mozzarella.
🧊 Storage
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Best eaten hot and fresh — that crisp edge is the whole point. Leftovers can be re-broiled briefly, but they never quite come back.
💡 Chef Tips
Toast first, top later — a lightly toasted base stays crisp under the saucyj.
Don't drown the sauce or the muffin gets sodden; a thin layer is plenty.
Grate your own mozzarella if you can; it melts into a silkier blanket.
Watch the broiler closely — it goes golden to black in seconds.
❓ FAQ
Can I make these in a regular oven?
Yes — bake at 200°C for about 8 minutes instead of broiling.
Are turkey pepperoni and regular pepperoni different?
Turkey pepperoni is leaner and milder with the same classic flavor — a lighter choice that still delivers.
Can I make them ahead?
Assemble and refrigerate, then broil right before serving; they're best hot.
How many calories?
About 430 for the full two-muffin serving — a satisfying mini-pizza meal.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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