Wake Up to a 5-Ingredient Breakfast Pizza

By Lizzie Fuhr

Updated on 6/10/2015 at 6:39 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

When it comes to weight loss, pizza might seem off-limits, but you can eat everyone's favorite food in the morning — just cook up this cute English-muffin pizza. If you loved snacking on Bagel Bites as a kid, you'll love this much lighter grown-up version that's fit for breakfast. With just five ingredients and 15 minutes in the kitchen, you can enjoy a hearty and satisfying protein-packed meal that will keep you full until lunch rolls around.

English-Muffin Breakfast Pizza

Cook Time15 minutes
YieldMakes 1 breakfast sandwich
Calories311

From Ellie Krieger, Food Network

INGREDIENTS

    • 1 whole-wheat English muffin, split
    • 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
    • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 thin slice (1/2 ounce) Canadian bacon, diced
    • 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
    • Chopped fresh basil, optional garnish

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a small baking sheet with foil.

    2. Place the English muffin halves cut-side up on the baking sheet. Top each with tomato and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the Canadian bacon over the tomatoes, then top with the mozzarella.

    3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with basil.