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A close-up of a homemade Breakfast Pizza with sausage and eggs, with one slice pulled out revealing a runny yolk.

Hearty Breakfast Pizza with Creamy Sausage Gravy

This decadent breakfast pizza features a golden, crispy crust topped with rich, savory homemade sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and extra breakfast sausage. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a special weekend brunch or a hearty morning meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Crust
  • 1 can refrigerated pizza crust (13.8 oz) or 2 (8 oz) cans crescent roll dough sheets, pressed together
For the Sausage Gravy
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage bulk, mild or spicy
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste, adjust after tasting sausage
For the Toppings
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk for eggs
  • 1 tbsp butter for eggs
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional, for stretch
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Unroll the pizza crust (or crescent roll sheets, pressed together) onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Prick the dough all over with a fork to prevent bubbling. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Sausage and Make Gravy
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease, leaving about 2-3 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet. Remove about 1/2 cup of cooked sausage for topping the pizza later and set aside.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the all-purpose flour into the remaining sausage and drippings in the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the whole milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency (this typically takes 5-8 minutes). Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
Scramble Eggs
  1. While the gravy is simmering, whisk the 6 large eggs and 2 tbsp milk in a bowl until well combined. Melt the butter in a separate non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until the eggs are just set but still moist and fluffy. Remove from heat.
Assemble and Bake the Pizza
  1. Spread the warm sausage gravy evenly over the pre-baked pizza crust. Top with the scrambled eggs, then sprinkle with the reserved cooked sausage (and bacon bits, if using). Finally, sprinkle both shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
  2. Return the assembled pizza to the oven (at 375°F/190°C). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove the breakfast pizza from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice. Garnish generously with sliced green onions before serving warm.

Notes

For a crispier crust, you can blind bake the dough for a few extra minutes until it's more golden brown before adding toppings. Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave. Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy breakfast sausage, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the gravy for an extra kick.