Sure, savory muffins, pancake tacos, and avocado toast are delicious ways to start the day, but you're overlooking an oft-forgotten breakfast staple. English muffins are the perfect foundation for a filling meal, whether it's as a replacement for brioche in a French toast recipe or as the vehicle to deliver a mouth-watering egg sandwich. Keep scrolling for 27 recipes that will make you realize that English muffins are worthy of the spotlight and more than just breakfast.
English Muffin French Toast
Switch up the most basic of brunch dishes with this recipe that swaps brioche for English muffins to make a French toast that’s just begging for extra maple syrup and butter. (via The Comfort of Cooking)
Spicy Chipotle Egg Breakfast Sandwiches
This breakfast sandwich is so much more sophisticated than your standard Egg McMuffin. Bell pepper scrambled eggs, bacon, and a creamy chipotle sauce make this a morning meal you can feel proud of. (via Aberdeen’s Kitchen)
Grilled Shrimp English Muffin Burgers
Juicy grilled shrimp burgers are way better than your standard barbecue fare. And once you’ve had a burger on an English muffin bun, you’ll never look back. (via I Wash You Dry)
Mini Hawaiian English Muffin Pizza
The next time you have a party, ditch the frozen snacks. These mini English muffin Hawaiian pizzas are perfect finger food. (via Ease and Carrot)
Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole
If making hollandaise sauce last minute is a little too stressful for your mornings, look to this casserole. It has all the eggs Benedict flavor you love, but is easily made ahead of time. (via Baker Bettie)
Homemade Cranberry Walnut English Muffin
The best part about baking is you can customize your favorite dishes. This recipe gives plain English muffins a hearty makeover with the addition of dried cranberries and walnuts. (via Cook Nourish Bliss)
Barbecue Chicken English Muffin Pizza
Skip the take-out pizza and opt for this simple recipe that’s just as tasty as the real thing, with the added bonus of homemade flavor. (via Unicorn’s in the Kitchen)
Crab Melts
When topped with crab meat and cheese, English muffins make for a mean canapé too. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)
Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict
Sometimes brunch just isn’t brunch-y enough — everything tastes too much like either breakfast or lunch. Not so with this mealtime fusion, combining a breakfast favorite with a barbecue classic. (via Culinary Hill)
Homemade Whole Wheat English Muffins
Making your own English muffins is great for two reasons. They taste better than anything store-bought, and any recipe using the homemade version becomes a million times tastier. (via Jenni Field’s Fearless in the Kitchen)
Lemon Thyme English Muffin Bread
If you’ve never had English muffin in bread form, you’re in for a treat. It’s super-moist, toasts like a dream, and makes every sandwich taste just a little more special. (via Cook Nourish Bliss)
2-Minute Flourless English Muffins
English muffins in the microwave may sound strange, but trust. This version is gluten-free, vegan, oil-free, and sugar-free, but still gets nice and toasty, making them a great allergy-friendly option. (via The Big Man’s World)
Homemade Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins
Sometimes the best part of baking is how it makes your house smell. These English muffins will fill your home with the scent of cinnamon, raisins, and baking bread. (via Food Fanatic)
Paleo Pumpkin English Muffins
Quick breakfast recipes are essential to have on hand. This two-minute Paleo pumpkin English muffin is made in the microwave, so you can have a tasty breakfast even on busy mornings. (via Running to the Kitchen)
Breakfast Burger
Hey, sometimes we all just want an excuse to have a burger for breakfast. This one is made with a turkey patty, bacon, and cheese, for a breakfast that will really fill you up. (via Well Plated)
Poached Egg and Prosciutto Brunch Sandwich
Nothing hits the spot on the weekend like a brunch sandwich. This one, made on an English muffin and stuffed with a poached egg, prosciutto, and lemon garlic mayo, will make you glad it’s the weekend. (via Salt and Lavender)
English Muffin Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Cups
Finding the perfect dish for a brunch party can feel like a chore — you don’t want to have to do a bunch of cooking after your guests arrive. This recipe for English muffin bacon, egg, and cheese cups solves that problem. (via No. 2 Pencil)
Baked Peach English Muffin French Toast
Fruit-filled breakfasts always feel like a special treat. These English muffins, topped with baked rosemary peaches and cream cheese, will make you feel like a queen. (via The PKP Way)
Make-Ahead English Muffin Melts
A fast breakfast doesn’t have to mean an apple or granola bar on the go. These make-ahead English muffins ensure that you can eat a hot and cheesy meal, even on busy mornings. (via Julie’s Eats & Treats)
Game Day Mini Pizzas
While ordering multiple kinds of pies can get pricey really fast, our mini English muffin pizzas are an all-around win. From tangy Buffalo chicken to a meatless Margherita, these healthier budget-friendly mini pies will be a hit with everyone - just start with a base of sauce, cheese, and muffin and then try one of these variations. Click for the more recipe details! (via Brit + Co)
Pepperoni:
(serves 6)
- pepperoni sticks, sliced into thin rounds
- optional toppings: hot banana pepper rings
Buffalo Chicken:
(serves 6)
- about 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot
- optional toppings: crumbled blue cheese or feta and chopped celery leaves
Pesto Chicken:
(serves 6)
- about 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken
- 3-4 Tablespoons of basil pesto
- optional topping: crumbled feta
Veggie Lover’s:
(serves 6)
- button mushrooms, sliced
- green bell pepper, diced
- red onion, thinly sliced or diced
- cherry tomatoes, sliced
- green olives, sliced
Margherita Inspired:
(serves 6)
- cherry tomatoes, sliced
- fresh basil leaves (if they’re large, you can slice them into ribbons or roughly chop them)
Greek Inspired:
(serves 6)
- kalamata olives, sliced
- red onion, thinly sliced or diced
- cherry tomatoes, sliced
- crumbled feta
Bao English Muffins
Made with pork shoulder, try this slightly sweet Asian-style recipe from the classic English muffin brand. (via Thomas Breads)
Cherry Macadamia English Muffin French Toast
Baked French toast is always a breakfast favorite. This recipe ups the ante, swapping bread for English Muffins and adding macadamia nuts and fresh cherries for flavor. (via With Salt and Wit)
Hope you found an english muffin recipe to inspire your next craving! Share your recipe pics with us @BritandCo and find more inspiration in our baking courses on B+C Classes!
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Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
