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These homemade English muffin mini pizzas are one of my favourite easy meals to make for the family. Made with English muffins instead of pizza dough and topped with a delicious combination of ham, pineapple and melted cheese, they’re perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, after-school snack or school lunchbox.

My kids love Hawaiian pizza, so these are always a hit in our house! I love making a big batch because we can enjoy them fresh from the oven, then pop the extras in the fridge or freezer for another day.

They’re delicious hot or cold, freeze and thaw beautifully, and make busy days so much easier. Whether you’re looking for a simple family meal or something homemade to have ready for the kids’ lunchboxes, these mini pizzas are such a convenient option.

Homemade English muffin mini pizzas topped with ham, pineapple, vegetables and melted cheese on a white serving platter.

Why You’ll Love These Mini Pizzas

Quick and easy: Made with English muffins instead of homemade pizza dough, these mini pizzas are ready in under 30 minutes.
Family favourite: My kids love Hawaiian pizza, and everyone can choose their own favourite toppings.
Perfect for any time of day: Enjoy them hot for an easy lunch or dinner, cold in lunchboxes, or as a delicious after-school snack.
Great for meal prep: Make a big batch and keep some in the fridge for quick meals throughout the week.
Freezer-friendly: They freeze and thaw beautifully, making it easy to have homemade lunches, dinners and snacks ready when you need them.

Ingredients for Homemade Mini Pizzas

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make these English muffin mini pizzas, and you can easily change the toppings to suit your family’s favourites.

English muffins: These make the perfect mini pizza bases without needing to prepare homemade pizza dough.
Tomato paste or pizza sauce: Spread over each muffin half to give the pizzas their delicious tomato base.
Tasty cheese: Shredded tasty cheese melts beautifully over the toppings. Cheddar or mozzarella also work well.
Ham: Shredded ham is perfect for making our favourite Hawaiian-style mini pizzas.
Pineapple: Adds a lovely sweetness that goes so well with the ham and cheese.
Red capsicum: Adds colour, flavour and a little crunch.
Baby spinach: An easy way to add some extra vegetables to the pizzas.

How to Make English Muffin Mini Pizzas

These easy English muffin pizzas are so simple to prepare, with no pizza dough or kneading required!

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan-forced (350°F fan-forced). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
Prepare the bases. Slice the English muffins in half and arrange them cut-side up on the prepared trays.
Add the sauce. Spread tomato paste or pizza sauce evenly over each muffin half.
Add your toppings. Sprinkle with shredded ham, pineapple, red capsicum and chopped baby spinach, then top with shredded cheese.
Bake the mini pizzas for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the pizzas are heated through.
Serve and enjoy! Enjoy them hot from the oven, or allow them to cool before storing in the fridge or freezer for another day.

Homemade English muffin mini pizzas topped with ham, pineapple, cheese and vegetables on baking trays ready for the oven.

Tips for the Best Mini Pizzas

Don’t overload the toppings: Spread the toppings evenly so the mini pizzas heat through and the cheese melts nicely.
Drain the pineapple: Remove any excess juice before adding the pineapple to help prevent soggy pizza bases.
Use your favourite toppings: Ham and pineapple are a favourite in our house, but these English muffin pizzas are easy to customise.
Keep an eye on the oven: Bake until the cheese has melted and the pizzas are cooked to your liking.
Make a double batch: Enjoy some freshly baked, then cool and freeze the extras for easy lunches, dinners and school lunchboxes.
Press down the toppings before freezing uncooked pizzas: This helps keep the cheese and toppings in place when transferring the frozen pizzas from the baking tray into a container or ziplock bag.

Mini Pizza Topping Variations

One of the best things about homemade mini pizzas is how easy they are to customise! Hawaiian is always a favourite with my kids, but you can mix and match toppings to suit everyone in the family.

Hawaiian: Ham, pineapple and cheese. Our family favourite!
Meat Lovers: Ham, cooked bacon, pepperoni and cheese.
Cheese Lovers: A combination of mozzarella, cheddar and tasty cheese.
Vegetarian: Capsicum, mushrooms, baby spinach, tomato and cheese.
BBQ Chicken: Cooked shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion and cheese.
Supreme: Ham, capsicum, mushrooms, pineapple, olives and cheese.

You can even let the kids choose their own toppings and assemble their mini pizzas. It’s a fun and easy way to make dinner together!

Freshly baked English muffin mini pizzas topped with ham, pineapple and melted cheese on a white platter over a black placemat.

Mini Pizzas for School Lunchboxes

These homemade mini pizzas are one of my favourite things to have ready for the kids’ school lunchboxes. They’re easy to make in a big batch, freeze beautifully and taste just as delicious cold as they do hot!

I like to bake a batch, let the pizzas cool completely, then store them in an airtight, freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag. When I’m packing school lunches, I can take out what I need the night before and thaw them covered in the fridge or take them straight from the freezer in the morning.

By lunchtime, they’re ready to enjoy without needing to be reheated. Just pack them in an insulated lunchbox with an ice brick to keep them safely chilled until it’s time to eat.

One mini pizza is a great addition to a child’s lunchbox, while adults might prefer two or more for a larger lunch.

Storage, Freezing and Reheating

Storing in the Fridge

Freezing Cooked Mini Pizzas

Bake the mini pizzas as directed and allow them to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight freezer-safe container or ziplock bag.

Freeze for up to 2 months for the best quality. These are perfect for preparing ahead for school lunchboxes or having an easy meal ready in the freezer.

Freezing Uncooked Mini Pizzas

Assemble the mini pizzas on baking trays without cooking them. Gently press down the cheese and toppings so they stay in place.

Place the trays in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until the pizzas are frozen firm. Transfer them to an airtight freezer-safe container or ziplock bag.

When you’re ready to eat, bake them until the cheese is melted and the pizzas are piping hot throughout. They may need a little longer than freshly assembled mini pizzas.

Thawing and Reheating

Thawing: Place cooked, frozen mini pizzas in a covered container in the fridge overnight. Enjoy cold or reheat until piping hot.

Microwave: Reheat cooked mini pizzas straight from frozen for 1–2 minutes, then continue in shorter intervals until piping hot throughout. The time will depend on your microwave.

Oven: Place cooked mini pizzas in the oven and reheat until piping hot throughout. You can reheat them from frozen or after thawing in the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you freeze homemade mini pizzas?

Yes! These English muffin mini pizzas freeze beautifully, both cooked and uncooked. I love baking a big batch and freezing the extras for quick lunches, dinners and school lunchboxes.

Can you eat mini pizzas cold?

Absolutely! Once cooked, these mini pizzas are delicious hot or cold. They’re especially handy for school lunchboxes because they taste great after thawing in the fridge.

How do you stop English muffin pizzas from going soggy?

Drain any excess juice from the pineapple and avoid adding too much pizza sauce or overloading the toppings. This helps keep the English muffin bases from becoming too soft.

Can you make mini pizzas ahead of time?

Yes! You can bake a batch and refrigerate the extras for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months for the best quality. They’re perfect for meal prepping and having homemade food ready for busy days.

Do you need to thaw frozen mini pizzas before reheating?

No. Cooked mini pizzas can be reheated straight from frozen in the microwave or oven until piping hot throughout. You can also thaw them covered in the fridge overnight before reheating.

More Easy Family Recipes

Looking for more easy homemade meals the whole family will love? Here are some of my favourite family-friendly recipes, perfect for busy weeknights and preparing ahead.

Easy Chicken Freezer Meals for Meal Prep – perfect for readers who love preparing meals ahead.
Easy Beef Rissoles – another family-friendly dinner.
Ham, Cheese and Tomato Croissants in a Sandwich Press – a great quick lunch option.

Have you tried making these homemade mini pizzas? I’d love to hear what toppings your family enjoys! Leave a comment below and let me know how yours turned out. And if you loved the recipe, don’t forget to leave a star rating!