Delicious Mini Lunchbox Pizzas
Mini Lunchbox Pizzas are the perfect customizable, kid-friendly meal. Made with English muffins or mini crusts, pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and fun toppings, these portable bites are ideal for school lunches, snacks, or quick family dinners.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Knife
Ingredients
- 4 halves English muffins or mini pizza crusts
- 1 cup pizza sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup bell peppers sliced
- ½ cup olives sliced
- fresh basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather ingredients and prepare a baking sheet.
- Slice English muffins in half and place on baking sheet, cut side up.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on each muffin half.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Add toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives as desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.
- (Optional) Let cool completely before packing for lunchboxes.
Notes
For variety, swap mozzarella for vegan cheese, use pesto instead of pizza sauce, or try gluten-free crusts. Great for meal prep—store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.