Description
Hearty “sausage gravy breakfast pizza” brings Southern comfort to morning meals with crispy crust and creamy layers. Savory sausage, melted cheese, and runny eggs create a satisfying breakfast experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 premade pizza dough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Protein and Gravy:
- 1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Toppings:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and unroll the pizza dough onto a baking sheet, gently stretching it to create an even surface.
- Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle dried oregano across the entire base, ensuring even coverage.
- In a skillet, brown the ground breakfast sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux, then slowly pour in whole milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Simmer the sausage gravy, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches a creamy consistency. Season with black pepper and salt.
- Spread the sausage gravy evenly across the prepared pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the gravy layer, covering the surface uniformly.
- Carefully crack two eggs directly onto the cheese, positioning them strategically across the pizza.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.
- Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.
- Allow the pizza to cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Control sausage moisture by patting it dry before cooking to prevent excess grease and ensure crispy texture.
- Whisk milk gradually into roux to prevent lumpy gravy, creating smooth, silky consistency for perfect sauce coverage.
- Crack eggs closer to pizza’s center to help them cook evenly and maintain runny yolk during baking process.
- Experiment with alternative proteins like turkey sausage or plant-based crumbles for lighter, dietary-friendly version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg