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27 English Muffin Recipes That Will Make You Forget All About Bagels

English Muffin Recipes
Well Plated

Sure, savory muffins, Norwegian pancakes, and avocado toast are delicious ways to start the day — but there's one oft-overlooked breakfast staple that deserves a comeback. Enter: the English muffin. Whether you're swapping it in for brioche in a French toast recipe or stacking it high with eggs and cheese for a next-level breakfast sandwich, the English muffin is the ultimate blank canvas. These English muffin recipes prove this humble carb is ready for its moment in the spotlight — and that it’s way more than just a breakfast sidekick.


Scroll for English muffin recipes to swap in for any meal!

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The Comfort of Cooking

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)

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Aberdeen's Kitchen

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)

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I Wash You Dry

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)

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Ease and Carrot

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)

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Baker Bettie

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)

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Cook Nourish Bliss

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)

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Unicorn's in the Kitchen

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)

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Spicy Southern Kitchen

Crab Melts

When topped with crab meat and cheese, English muffins make for a mean canapé too. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

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Culinary Hill

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)

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Jenni Field's Fearless in the Kitchen

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.

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Cook Nourish Bliss

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)

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The Big Man's World

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)

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Food Fanatic

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)

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Running to the Kitchen

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)

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Well Plated

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)

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Salt and Lavender

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)

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No. 2 Pencil

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)

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The PKP Way

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.

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Julie's Eats & Treats

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

Brit + Co

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!

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
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Thomas Breads

Bao English Muffins

Made with pork shoulder, try this slightly sweet Asian-style recipe from the classic English muffin brand. (via Thomas Breads)

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With Salt and Wit

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!

This post was updated.
The Conversation (1)
c.liz
c.liz
03 Jun, 2022

How have I never thought of swapping English muffins for the bagels in my go-to breakfast?! Can't wait to try it.

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