Mini Pizza Pizzazz

Two halves of an English muffin veggie pizza on a plate

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetables (chopped steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, diced pepper)
2 Whole wheat English muffins
1/2 cup pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, grated

Equipment

Colander
Sheet pan
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Spoon
Knife (Sharp for adults, table knife or plastic knife for children)
Cutting board

Directions

Talk to your child about the shape of an English muffin. What else can they find in the kitchen that is a circle?

Two halves of an English muffin on a plate

Step 1

Cut English muffin in half.

Step 2

Spread pizza sauce on top of muffin.

English muffin halves with pizza sauce and shredded cheese

Step 3

Sprinkle with cheese.

English muffin halves with pizza sauce, shredded cheese and chopped vegetables

Step 4

Add toppings.

English muffin halves with melted cheese, sauce and vegetables

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Step 6

Enjoy.

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For caregivers and curious kids

Fun facts💡

Share fun facts about pizza.

The most popular pizza topping is pepperoni.
Americans eat 350 slices of pizza each second!
In 2001, a pizza was delivered to the International Space Center.

Table talk💬

What does the English muffin pizza look like?
How does the English muffin pizza smell?
How does the English muffin pizza taste?
What other foods could you add to the English muffin pizza?
Tell me about something that made you happy today.

Make every bite count 🍽️

Pizza is a favorite of children and adults. Whether it’s a homemade pizza or a pizza you bought, you can make it healthier by adding vegetables. Try common pizza veggies such as green peppers and onions. Or be creative and add less common pizza toppings such as small pieces of broccoli or carrots. If your child picks off the veggie toppings, that’s okay, maybe they’ll try them next time!

Learn more about the benefits of eating vegetables by visiting Real Life, Good Food.

Bee active👟

March in place as you name pizza toppings.
See how far you can jump. Try it again.
Touch your toes and reach to the sky.

Explore more 🔎

Explore your house, how many fresh tomatoes can you find? Can you find foods made from tomatoes such as canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, and spaghetti sauce?

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