English Muffin Breakfast Pizza
Start your morning with a personal breakfast pizza! Toasted English muffins are layered with scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, and a creamy gravy to create a fast, customizable, and delicious breakfast treat.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Base
- 1 package (typically 6–12) English muffins Use whole wheat muffins for extra fiber or sourdough muffins for tang
Toppings
- 8 Eggs, scrambled Use egg whites or a blend to reduce fat if desired
- 1 lb Breakfast sausage Replace with turkey sausage, crumbled bacon, or diced ham
- 8 oz Mild cheddar cheese, sliced Swap for cheddar blend, pepper jack, or Swiss
Gravy
- 2 cups Milk Use skim or almond milk for lighter version
- 1/4 cup Sausage drippings (or butter) Use butter or olive oil if drippings are insufficient
- 1/4 cup Flour Use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour alternative
- 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste, especially if sausage is salty
- 1/4 tsp Pepper Fresh black pepper gives better aroma
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat & prep muffins – Preheat oven or broiler to 375–400°F (190–200°C). Split English muffins and arrange cut side up on a baking sheet. Toast 2–3 minutes optionally to firm them.
- Step 2: Cook sausage and scramble eggs – In a skillet, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Remove excess fat, leaving drippings for gravy. Scramble eggs until just set, season lightly.
- Step 3: Make the gravy – Stir in flour with drippings/butter to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk, simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4: Assemble the breakfast pizzas – Spread gravy on muffins. Top with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese.
- Step 5: Melt cheese & finish – Return to oven/broiler 5–8 minutes until cheese melts. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Step 6: Serve warm – Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herbs, green onion, or cracked black pepper.
Notes
Customizable breakfast pizza: swap sausage for bacon or ham, use egg whites for lighter version, or experiment with different cheeses. Perfect for meal prep and reheats well.