Toasting English Muffins In The Oven: The Ultimate And Easy To Read Guide With 5 Unique Dishes

Last Updated on May 17, 2022

Once of my favorite things to make for my family is Toasting English Muffins in the Oven. It is actually really easy to do and absolutely delicious! Although you can try and make your own English muffins from scratch, I personally like to buy them in packs and instead use them in unique recipes.

By the end of this blog, you will have learned about Toasting English Muffins in the Oven and the different recipes you can use to make these muffins savory and delicious. It is easy to follow along and you will have plenty of ideas after looking through the 5 Unique dishes that complement English muffins.

What Are English Muffins?

So, what exactly are English Muffins? Although the name suggests that these delicious bread rolls are muffins, they are actually not! Instead, English muffins in my opinion more closely resemble buttery biscuits. You also eat them the same way with butter, jam, or sandwiches!

English muffins are a golden color and are circle-shaped. While they have a circle shape, these delicious bread are not balls or full spheres. Instead, they are flat and can be cut into two pieces in the center. Most of the time, you would add butter or some kind of spread inside of the English muffin.

The History Of English Muffins

Possibly the most interesting thing about toasting English Muffins in the Oven is that they are not English at all! Actually, they were first made in New York by a British man who owned a restaurant. Somehow, the popularity of this delicious buttery ‘muffin’ became so popular that now they are sold in large stores.

Want to giggle? Did you know that the first time the U.K was introduced to English Muffins was in the 1990s? They had no idea what these bread were and are actually considered American muffins.

The Art Of Toasting English Muffins In The Oven

There is an art to toasting English Muffins in the oven. Contrary to popular belief though, most of the English muffins that are sold frozen so no need to be toasted in the oven! While it is not necessary because they are fully cooked, toasting them in the oven does help get rid of the sogginess caused by the microwave and excess water.

When I am toasting English Muffins in the oven, I like to start by adding butter to the pan. The butter, in my opinion, gives these delicious English muffins a different flavor that almost melts in my mouth. I bake or toast these muffins for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Small mini toaster ovens also work!

5 Unique Dishes that Compliment English Muffins

Listed below are five unique dishes that complement English muffins. Although you can enjoy these muffins on your own, you can also get creative and use different dishes to bring out the buttery and warm flavors in English muffins.

1. English Muffins and Butter

When toasting English Muffins in the oven, you can split these delicious pastries in half. In the center of each, I recommend adding butter. Spread the butter so that it melts as the English muffins toast in the oven! You can add more after. With a cup of coffee, this tastes absolutely delicious!

2. English Muffins and Jam

Possibly my favorite and most simple breakfast is English muffins with a jam spread. English muffins remind me of the toast we commonly eat. Since this is the case, once they are done toasting English Muffins in the oven, I like to add a fruit jam in the center. This goes best with tea or coffee in the morning or as a mid-day snack.

3. English Muffin Breakfast

What about breakfast? I also like toasting English Muffins in the oven for breakfast. It is a great side dish next to eggs, waffles, sausages, and pancakes. Since these English muffins are simply and soak in flavors, anything that is sweet or savory compliments the English muffins well.

Technically, you can also spread butter and jam for a quick breakfast English muffin as well! I like to eat a big breakfast though and will make scrambled eggs with sausages.

4. English Muffin Dinner

Did you know that you can also eat an English muffin for dinner? This is very common in my household, especially when I feel tired and do not want to cook. For dinner, you can make some kind of meat or vegetables and serve it with English muffins. These muffins are easy to hold and you can use it to dip into different foods.

I also recommend trying this method while making a thick stew or soup. Not only do the flavors go well together, but they last long!

5. English Muffin Sandwich

Are you suddenly out of bread? If yes, then I recommend toasting English Muffins in the oven and making this delicious English muffin into a heavily toasted sandwich. You can do this by adding any condiments, meats, and cheeses you would like.

Treat this like a regular sandwich. Cut the English muffin into two slices and spread the condiments you would like. Add a slice of cheese, ham, or whatever deli meat. If you want your muffin to have an extra kick of crunchiness, you can also use a griddle or a sandwich maker to flatten the bread more and toast the cheese.

Conclusion

Now that you have read the ultimate guide to toasting English Muffins in the Oven, you should have a few new and unique ideas on how to make these delicious English muffins a favorite in your home! Did you learn something new about Toasting English Muffins in the Oven? Let us know, we are happy to hear from you!

Although some people prefer not to toast their English muffins, I think it tastes a lot better warmed up with butter and other ingredients. You can even make sandwiches out of English muffins as the possibilities are really endless. Do you know anyone else interested in learning the best ways of toasting English Muffins in the Oven?

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