Description
These English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas are a delicious and easy morning meal that combines fluffy scrambled eggs, savory bacon bits, zesty chili sauce, and a melty blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese on toasted English muffins. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch that feels indulgent and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 cup real bacon bits (divided)
Base & Toppings
- 6 English muffins
- 1/2 cup Heinz chili sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to get it ready for baking the breakfast pizzas.
- Prepare Eggs: Crack 8 large eggs into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add Cream: Pour in 1/4 cup of heavy cream to make the eggs light and fluffy.
- Whisk Eggs: Whisk the eggs and cream together until fully blended and smooth.
- Season: Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon onion powder to the mixture.
- Whisk Again: Whisk once more to evenly incorporate the seasoning.
- Cook Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into a lightly greased non-stick sauté pan over medium heat.
- Scramble Gently: Gently push the eggs around as they cook to scramble them evenly.
- Add Bacon Bits: When the eggs no longer look wet, add 1/2 cup of the bacon bits to the pan.
- Combine Egg & Bacon: Stir the bacon bits into the eggs thoroughly so the flavors blend.
- Remove from Heat: Once combined, remove the pan from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Muffins: Slice the 6 English muffins in half and arrange them cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Spread Chili Sauce: Spread a thin layer of 1/2 cup Heinz chili sauce evenly over each muffin half.
- Add Egg Mixture: Spoon the scrambled egg and bacon mixture on top of the chili sauce layer.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend evenly over the eggs.
- Top with Bacon: Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of bacon bits over the cheese for extra flavor and crunch.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the breakfast pizzas hot for a delicious start to your day.
Notes
- You can substitute the real bacon bits with cooked chopped bacon for a less processed option.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, like diced bell peppers or mushrooms, to the egg mixture for extra nutrition.
- If you prefer spicy, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the chili sauce layer.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Use gluten-free English muffins if you need to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and stovetop scrambling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breakfast pizza (1 English muffin half with toppings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg
Keywords: English muffin breakfast pizza, breakfast pizza, easy breakfast, baked eggs, bacon breakfast, cheesy breakfast pizza