Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza featuring a crispy cheese base topped with eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and melted cheeses. Perfect for a hearty morning meal that combines the flavors of pizza and breakfast classics.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Crust
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 4 large eggs
- ½ lb (225 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Make Cheese Crust: Evenly spread 2 cups of shredded mozzarella and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese onto the prepared pan, shaping it into a large circle approximately 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
- Bake: Place the cheese circle in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts fully, becomes bubbly, and turns lightly golden. Remove the crust from the oven carefully.
- Add Toppings: Crack the eggs evenly over the cheese crust. Distribute the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, diced red onion, and the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the eggs. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, to your taste.
- Bake Again: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness and all the cheese on top has melted thoroughly.
- Garnish & Serve: Once baked, sprinkle the pizza with fresh chopped parsley or chives for a burst of fresh flavor. Slice the pizza and serve hot for a satisfying breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can omit the red onion and red pepper flakes for a milder flavor.
- For a lower-fat option, use part-skim cheeses and lean sausage.
- The pizza crust is purely cheese-based, resulting in a gluten-free breakfast option.
- Ensure the eggs are spaced out evenly to allow uniform cooking.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor and garnish just before serving to retain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast pizza, cheese crust, breakfast sausage, easy breakfast, baked eggs, gluten free breakfast
