Description
Delightful english muffin breakfast pizza blends morning comfort with Italian-inspired flavors. Crispy muffin bases topped with melted cheese, eggs, and savory bacon create a quick, satisfying breakfast you’ll crave every weekend.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 8 eggs
- 1 pound (1 lb) breakfast sausage
Base and Cheese:
- 1 package English muffins
- 8 ounces (8 oz) mild cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
Sawmill Gravy Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sausage drippings (add butter if insufficient)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Sizzle breakfast sausage in a skillet until thoroughly browned and cooked through, creating rich flavor. Transfer meat to a separate plate, reserving the flavorful drippings.
- Create sawmill gravy by dusting flour into the sausage drippings. Stir continuously until mixture turns golden and develops a nutty aroma. Slowly incorporate milk, whisking steadily to prevent lumps. Season with salt and pepper, then allow sauce to simmer and thicken into a creamy consistency.
- In a separate pan, gently scramble eggs until soft and fluffy, ensuring they remain moist and tender.
- Carefully split English muffins horizontally, creating two even halves for maximum surface coverage.
- Arrange muffin halves on a prepared baking sheet, creating a stable base for toppings.
- Layer each muffin half with a generous portion of scrambled eggs, distributing cooked sausage pieces evenly.
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese atop each loaded muffin half for melty goodness.
- Generously spoon sawmill gravy over the cheese-covered muffins, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide baking sheet into preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, watching for golden edges and fully melted cheese.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately while piping hot and deliciously crisp.
Notes
- Prepare sausage and gravy ahead of time to streamline morning cooking and save precious minutes.
- Swap pork sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for lighter protein options.
- Experiment with different cheese types like pepper jack or gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Assemble pizzas the night before and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 679 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg