Considering the fact that I spend my spare time either maintaining a food blog or playing in the kitchen, I guess I'm making up for the "C" I got in Family Studies back in junior high school. Yup! That's right. I was one of those troubled boys who goofed around in class and largely ignored the teacher. Suffice it to say, I was an awkward student and I was trying to fit in with the more popular kids.

To Mrs. Col Mcelroy, my former Family Studies teacher, I apologize. Please note however that I did learn something and it still serves me well: Quick and Easy English Muffin Pizza.

All you need is a couple of halved English muffins, some sort of sliced meat, some tomato sauce, and shredded cheese.

Here's one batch I made when my better half was out one evening and I was left to my devices for dinner:

Prepped and ready for the Toaster Oven

Crusted to Perfection

Really simple directions:

1. Halve a couple english muffins
2. Place them on an oven-ready tray
3. Smear on some tomato sauce
4. Add your toppings
5. Sprinkle with cheese
6. Bake at 350°F or broil until the cheese melts and bubbles a little.

Regarding the batch pictured, I used slivered pepperoni sandwich meat, a 3:1 mix of freshly shredded mozzarella:Parmesan, and some left over tomato sauce. Regarding the shredded cheese, pre-shredded mozzarella tastes like the anti-clumping agent that's added and canned Parmesan tastes like the can. Choice of ingredients always impacts a dish.

These days, I use a toaster oven as I don't feel that a couple of English muffins necessitates turning on the real oven.

English Muffin Pizzas goodness...mmmmmmmmmm....



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