The Best English Muffin Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

Name: The Best English Muffin Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves, divided; Pinch red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 stick pepperoni, preferably natural casing, cut into 32 slices; 4 English muffins, split in half; 4 ounces grated Mozzarella cheese; 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

The ultimate English muffin pizza made with a fresh tomato sauce and crisp pepperoni.

The Pizza Lab: The Best English Muffin Pepperoni Pizza

The Best English Muffin Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 30 mins

Active 20 mins

Total 40 mins

Serves 8 servings

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick pepperoni, preferably natural casing, cut into 32 slices
4 English muffins, split in half
4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Heat oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon basil, pepper flakes, and oregano and cook, stirring frequently until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly thickened, about 15 minutes total. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in another tablespoon of parsley and a tablespoon of basil.
While sauce is cooking, heat half of pepperoni slices in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until cupped and crisp around edges, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large plate, leaving rendered fat in pan. Add four English muffin halves cut-side-down to skillet and swirl to pick up all fat. Cook until well-toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pepperoni and English muffin halves.
Coat each English muffin half with sauce. Spread half an ounce of mozzarella on each English muffin, followed by 1/4 ounce of Parmesan cheese. Place 4 pepperoni slices on top of each pizza and top with a little bit more grated Parmesan.
Bake until English muffins are crisp underneath and cheese is melted and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Top with extra Parmesan cheese immediately after removing from oven. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with remaining parsley and basil, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
388	Calories
21g	Fat
39g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	388
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 708mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 7mg	37%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 285mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.