This recipe is a creation of mine that resembles the traditional sloppy joe sandwich. I like to prepare it whenever I have a crowd to serve, because the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. My children also love these for quick after-school snacks. I often fix the sauce ahead of time so they can reheat it quickly. \u2014Barbara Gorden, Hanover, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":23105,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,306854,306849,304172,305839,306910,304328,305487,304515,303966,304368,306848,304297,304268,307307,306960,304350,324623,306640,304560,304150,304258],"categories-v2":[308623,309608,309605,309451,311476,309906,308988,308984,308481,310796,308880,308495,308745,309603,308308,259483,310342,309959,309001,309177,312615,308915,309434,309599],"coauthors":[],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Meat Loaf Muffins","post_link":"\/recipes\/meat-loaf-muffins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Meat-Loaf-Muffins_EXPS_FT23_11393_JR_1115_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"English Muffin Bread Loaf","post_link":"\/recipes\/english-muffin-bread-loaf\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/English-Muffin-Bread-Loaf_EXPS_TOHD24_4070_SuzanNajjar_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Joes on Texas Toast","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-joes-on-texas-toast\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Italian-Joes-on-Texas-Toast_EXPS_SDAS17_193351_B04_05_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"English Muffin Pizza","post_link":"\/recipes\/english-muffin-pizza\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/English-Muffin-Pizzas_EXPS_TOHD25_278858_JonathanMelendez_04.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-sloppy-joes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Italian-Sausage-Sloppy-Joes_EXPS_SDAM17_198523_B12_06_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Wonderful English Muffins","post_link":"\/recipes\/wonderful-english-muffins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Wonderful-English-Muffins_EXPS_TOHVP24_5565_MR_08_28_2_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sourdough English Muffins","post_link":"\/recipes\/sourdough-english-muffins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sourdough-English-Muffins_EXPS_FT24_15246_EC_1003_10.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mini Pizza Muffin Cups","post_link":"\/recipes\/mini-pizza-muffin-cups\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mini-Pizza-Muffin-Cups_EXPS_TOHD24_191503_ChristineMa_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pizza Sloppy Joes","post_link":"\/recipes\/pizza-sloppy-joes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Pizza-Sloppy-Joes_EXPS_SDJJ19_41933_B02_25_4b_rms.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sloppy Pizza Joes","post_link":"\/recipes\/sloppy-pizza-joes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sloppy-Pizza-Joes_exps121581_SD2235817A04_20_2bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"John's Pineapple-Cream Cheese Muffins","post_link":"\/recipes\/john-s-pineapple-cream-cheese-muffins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/John-s-Pineapple-Cream-Cheese-Muffins_exps43012_THCA143053C09_10_7bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pizzawiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/pizzawiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pizza Joes","post_link":"\/recipes\/pizza-joes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/EXPS_2516_S2567819A01_12_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Patriotic Pizzas","post_link":"\/recipes\/patriotic-pizzas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Patriotic-Pizzas_exps15284_PSG143429B03_03_7bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"English Muffin Egg Sandwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/english-muffin-egg-sandwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps85193_HCK163687B07_17_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pizza English Muffins","post_link":"\/recipes\/pizza-english-muffins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps21411_GFKL1178118D15A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sloppy Joes","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sloppy-joes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps1577_TH0089C27B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pepperoni Pizza Muffins","post_link":"\/recipes\/pepperoni-pizza-muffins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Pepperoni-Pizza-Muffins_exps21434_GFKL1178118D23B_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pizza Muffins","post_link":"\/recipes\/pizza-muffins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps22324_C10383D51D.jpg"},{"post_title":"Egg Salad English Muffins","post_link":"\/recipes\/egg-salad-english-muffins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps27508_DHC1145894D58.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/English-Muffin-Pizza-Joes_exps3923_KAC2379526C05_16_4b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/english-muffin-pizza-joes\/","name":"English Muffin Pizza Joes","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2018-01-01","prepTime":"PT25M","cookTime":"PT0M","totalTime":"PT25M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/English-Muffin-Pizza-Joes_exps3923_KAC2379526C05_16_4b.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":["Lunch"],"description":"This recipe is a creation of mine that resembles the traditional sloppy joe sandwich. I like to prepare it whenever I have a crowd to serve, because the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. My children also love these for quick after-school snacks. I often fix the sauce ahead of time so they can reheat it quickly. —Barbara Gorden, Hanover, Pennsylvania","recipeIngredient":["1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed","1 medium green pepper, chopped","1 small onion, chopped","1\/2 cup fresh chopped mushrooms","2 teaspoons Italian seasonings","1 clove garlic, minced","1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce","6 English muffins, split and toasted","2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large skillet, brown sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add the peppers, onion, mushrooms and seasonings; cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Top each muffin half with 2 tablespoons meat sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese melts and filling is hot. Serve immediately."}],"recipeYield":"12 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 192 calories","fatContent":"10g fat (4g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"30mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"466mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"16g carbohydrate (2g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"10g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCocktail"},"reviewBody":"Great! Even my 1 year old ate a few bites..so in my mind this is a def. winner. I also printed out the Pizza English Muffins recipe at the same time and did incorporate some of that recipe - added a little tomato paste and water as it seemed to need to be more saucy. Also, for the sausage I used ground turkey sausage.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBandAid"},"reviewBody":"This was easy and versatile. I didn't have sausage so I used 2 lbs ground beef. Because I wasn't using the sausage I felt like I needed to add additional seasoning, I used 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of fennel seed (to bring out that yummy pizza sauce flavor), 1 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. I also added a can of tomato sauce because it was too dry with just the tomato paste. Topped with fresh sliced mozzarella and broiled it was a hit!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"3923","romance_copy_dek":"This recipe is a creation of mine that resembles the traditional sloppy joe sandwich. I like to prepare it whenever I have a crowd to serve, because the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. My children also love these for quick after-school snacks. I often fix the sauce ahead of time so they can reheat it quickly. —Barbara Gorden, Hanover, Pennsylvania","enhanced_recipe_title":"English Muffin Pizza Joes","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed","IngredientText":"1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 medium green pepper, chopped","IngredientText":"1 medium green pepper, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 small onion, chopped","IngredientText":"1 small onion, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup fresh chopped mushrooms","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup fresh chopped mushrooms"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 teaspoons Italian seasonings","IngredientText":"2 teaspoons Italian seasonings"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 clove garlic, minced","IngredientText":"1 clove garlic, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce","IngredientText":"1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"6 English muffins, split and toasted","IngredientText":"6 English muffins, split and toasted"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese","IngredientText":"2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/English-Muffin-Pizza-Joes_exps3923_KAC2379526C05_16_4b.jpg","RecipeId":3923,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"English Muffin Pizza Joes Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"English-Muffin-Pizza-Joes_exps3923_KAC2379526C05_16_4b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Barbara","Lastname":"Gorden","City":"Hanover","StateDescription":"Pennsylvania","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 25 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":12,"MaximumServingQuantity":12,"Yield":"12 servings.","DigitalTitle":"English Muffin Pizza Joes","SubmittedTitle":"Pizza Joes","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":25,"CookTimeInMinutes":0,"TotalTimeInMinutes":25,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Pizza Joes","OriginalSourceProject":"Pizza Joes","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"This recipe is a creation of mine that resembles the traditional sloppy joe sandwich. I like to prepare it whenever I have a crowd to serve, because the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. My children also love these for quick after-school snacks. I often fix the sauce ahead of time so they can reheat it quickly. —Barbara Gorden, Hanover, Pennsylvania","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large skillet, brown sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add the peppers, onion, mushrooms and seasonings; cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Top each muffin half with 2 tablespoons meat sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese melts and filling is hot. Serve immediately.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Hot Sandwich Recipes","ID":95010},{"Name":"Sandwiches","ID":94290}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Mushroom Recipes","ID":100461},{"Name":"Mushroom Sandwiches","ID":100993},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Sweet Peppers","ID":102053}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Calzones & Stromboli","ID":305839},{"Name":"Sandwiches & Wraps","ID":306640},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Super Bowl","ID":304560},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Breads","ID":306854},{"Name":"Breads, Rolls & Crackers","ID":306849},{"Name":"Cheese","ID":306910},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Mozzarella","ID":306960},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Broiling","ID":304172},{"Name":"Toasting","ID":304258},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 each: 192 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.","NoOfRatings":2,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/English-Muffin-Pizza-Joes_exps3923_KAC2379526C05_16_4b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/English-Muffin-Pizza-Joes_exps3923_KAC2379526C05_16_4b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51280,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43645,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311476,"name":"Calzones & Stromboli","slug":"calzones-stromboli","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311411,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Make a hearty supper around these calzone and Stromboli recipes\u2014just bake, slice and share.","parent":310796,"count":135,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/calzones-stromboli\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"English Muffin Pizza Joes"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n