Tomato and Cheese Mini-Pizzas

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 12

Homemade Tomato and Cheese Mini-Pizzas for your quick snack time

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup commercial no-salt-added spaghetti sauce
	4 English muffins , split and toasted
	2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
	16 slices ripe plum tomatoes ( , 1/4 inch thick )
	4 slices Canadian bacon , quartered
	1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
	1/4 cup finely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

155

Sugar

Fat

Tomato and Cheese Mini-Pizzas are a delicious and easy snack that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike. They are perfect for a movie night in or as a quick lunch on a busy day. The beauty of this recipe is that it is open to customization, with toppings such as peppers, onions or mushrooms making a great addition to the mini-pizza. This snack is a great way to satisfy your pizza cravings without the hassle of making your own dough!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Spread each English muffin half with 1 tablespoon of the spaghetti sauce.
3.	Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly onto each muffin half.
4.	Top each half with 2 slices of tomato and 2 pieces of bacon.
5.	Sprinkle the minced basil and mozzarella cheese evenly over each muffin half.
6.	Place the pizza muffins onto a baking sheet.
7.	Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This mini-pizza is a quick and easy snack that can be made in less than 30 minutes.

The use of English muffins makes for a light and airy crust, while the ripe plum tomatoes and Canadian bacon add a savory and slightly sweet taste.

It can be customized by adding other toppings if desired.

CONS

The mini-pizzas are relatively high in calories and salt.

They are not suitable for people with gluten intolerance as the English muffins contain wheat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest snack, this recipe does offer some health benefits.
The tomato sauce provides a good source of lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.
The use of Canadian bacon adds a good source of protein to the snack.