Thursday, April 2, 2026

Opening Day Pizza

This is perfect for the Tigers home opener or anytime.


6 english muffins split in half

1/2 c. each: pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, sliced halved pepperoni, chopped mushrooms, chopped tomatoes

1/8 - 1/4 c each: chopped olives, olive oil, 

Non stick cooking spray
1 - 2 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 tsp. each: basil, parsley, oregano
1/8 tsp each: salt, pepper, lemon juice
pinch red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 350 F: 

Rinse, peel, seed, chop vegetables and garlic.

Slice pepperoni. 

Chop olives. 

Spray cooking spray on 2 baking sheets.

Cut english muffins in half and place open side down on baking sheet.

Place baking sheet in oven to toast for a few minutes.

Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.

When done toasting remove baking sheet from oven, set aside.

In a measuring cup, mix together oil, juice, salt, pepper, herbs with a clean fork. 

With a pastry brush, spread oil mixture on top of the muffins

With a clean spoon, spread tomato sauce over muffins

 Put whatever toppings you want on your pizza. 

When finished, place pizzas in oven to cook for a few more min. or until cheese melts. 

Keep an eye on them so that they don't burn. 

Makes 6 mini pizzas.