Description
Hearty Breakfast Pizza blends classic Southern comfort with innovative morning cuisine, merging crispy biscuit crust, rich sausage gravy, and savory toppings. Crisp edges and creamy textures invite weekend breakfast enthusiasts to savor this delightful culinary creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 package (16 ounces / 454 grams) breakfast sausage
- 6 eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (60 milliliters)
- 2 cups milk (473 milliliters)
Base and Seasonings:
- 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Brown the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden. Drain excess grease from the pan.
- Sprinkle flour into the same skillet with sausage, stirring until fully incorporated. Slowly pour milk into the pan, continuously stirring to prevent lumps. Simmer the gravy for 10 minutes until thickened, seasoning with black pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pre-baked pizza crust on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Spread half of the prepared sausage gravy evenly across the crust.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and cook the egg mixture over medium-high heat. Gently stir eggs until just set and slightly soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Distribute scrambled eggs uniformly over the gravy-covered crust. Generously top with shredded Cheddar cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and cheese melts completely. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap the regular pizza crust with a cauliflower or gluten-free crust to make this recipe friendly for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use turkey sausage or plant-based sausage crumbles to reduce fat content and create a lighter version of the breakfast pizza.
- Season the gravy with herbs like thyme or sage to enhance the flavor profile and add more depth to the dish.
- Reserve some crispy sausage bits as a garnish to add extra texture and a crunchy element to the final pizza presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg