English Muffin Pizzas

By devogirl

Children who are involved in the preparing and cooking of food are more likely to try new foods. Allow your children to choose and design their own toppings.

Ingredients

• Topping Options:
• 4 whole grain English muffins
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup butternut squash puree or carrot puree (for older kids you can use shredded carrots)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• sliced tomatoes
• mushrooms
• spinach
• peppers
• pineapple
• nitrate-free ham
• olives

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 375F
2. Place the English muffin halves cut-side up onto a baking sheet.
3. Combine 2 cups tomato sauce and 1/2 cup squash or carrots.
4. Spoon about 1/4 cup of this sauce onto each muffin half.
5. Top each muffin half with 1/8 cup mozzarella cheese and allow your children to add their own toppings and design their own pizza.
6. Bake for 10 mins in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browned on the edges.