English Muffin Pizzas shaped into a clock are perfect for New Year’s Eve with the kids. It’s an easy recipe for New Year’s Eve and fun to eat.
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English Muffin Pizza New Year Clock
When we celebrate New Year’s Eve, I like to include the kids in the festivities. There are always fun games to play, and of course lots of New Year’s Eve recipes like Queso Verde, Pizza Crescent Ring, and Raspberry Sherbet Punch.
This clock is a fun idea for the kids on New Year’s Eve. English Muffin Pizzas are always a hit with the kids, and they can participate in making this fun recipe. It can be part of the New Year’s Eve festivities. Let the kids design their pizza and cut out numbers to go on top. The bonus is that you’ll have kitchen helpers, so it’s less work for you.
Ingredients for New Year’s Eve Pizza
- English Muffins – One package of six should do the trick, but you might want extras if one tears apart.
- Olive Oil – You’ll use this to achieve a crust on top before adding sauce. Hopefully, this will help prevent the pizzas from getting soggy.
- Pizza Sauce – Use a store-bought sauce or make a homemade pizza sauce like this no-cook pizza sauce or another delicious pizza sauce recipe.
Equipment Needed
Parchment Lined Parchment Paper
How to Make a Countdown Clock English Muffin Pizza
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
Cut the English Muffins in half and place them onto the parchment line baking sheet.
Brush them with olive oil
Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until the tops form a crispy crust
Take English Muffins out of the oven
Spoon pizza sauce onto each muffin
Top with desired toppings
Cover with cheese
Place back into the oven for 8 minutes
Meanwhile, cut numbers out of pepperoni or your desired topping – options include vegetables and slices of cheese like Mozzarella and provolone or a contrasting color like Yellow Cheddar.
Remove pizzas and place numbers onto each pizza, numbering them 1-12
Bake for another 2 minutes
Remove and place pizzas in a clock formation. Add paper hands, and enjoy
Expert Tips
Vegetable Pizzas: If you add vegetables like mushrooms, onions, and pepper, saute’ them in the skillet to tender them. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and garlic powder for extra flavor.
Olive Oil: You can pour olive oil into a small bowl and brush it over the muffins or wave a dispenser over the muffins to lightly coat them.
FAQs
Can I Make English Muffin Pizzas Ahead of Time?
English muffin pizzas are best served immediately. I would not recommend making English Muffin Pizza ahead of time. The pizzas will get cold and soggy.
Can I Prep English Muffin Pizzas Ahead of Time?
You can prep for pizzas ahead of time. Make pizza sauce and sautee the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate until ready to prepare.
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Printable Recipe
English Muffin Pizza Countdown Clock
Equipment
- parchment lined baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 package English muffins
- ¼ cup olive oil Amount will vary
- 1 cup pizza sauce Amount will vary
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese Amount will vary
- desired pizza toppings such as mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, sausage, pepperoni, etc.
- 1 package pepperoni For those that don't like pepperoni, subsitute slices of cheese, or vegetables to shape numbers from
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
- Cut the English Muffins in half and place them onto the parchment line baking sheet.
- Brush them with olive oil
- Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until the tops form a crispy crust
- Take English Muffins out of the oven
- Spoon pizza sauce onto each muffin
- Top with desired toppings
- Cover with cheese
- Place back into the oven for 8 minutes
- Meanwhile, cut numbers out of pepperoni or your desired topping. Options include vegetables and slices of cheese, such as Mozzarella and provolone, or a contrasting color like Yellow Cheddar.
- Remove pizzas and place numbers onto each pizza, numbering them 1-12
- Bake for another 2 minutes
- Remove and place pizzas in a clock formation. Add paper hands, and enjoy
