Description
This School Breakfast Pizza is a delicious and satisfying morning meal perfect for families and busy mornings. Featuring a crispy pizza crust topped with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, melted cheeses, and fresh veggies, it combines classic breakfast flavors into one easy-to-make dish that’s baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Protein and Eggs
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles
Cheeses
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pizza Dough: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness if using store-bought dough. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Par-Bake the Dough: Lightly brush the rolled dough with olive oil and bake it for about 5 minutes. This pre-baking step helps to develop a slightly crisp crust that holds up well under the toppings.
- Cook the Sausage: While the dough is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Scramble the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lightly grease a skillet and pour in the eggs over medium-low heat. Gently scramble them by stirring occasionally until the eggs are just cooked through but remain soft and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Pizza: Remove the partially baked pizza crust from the oven. Evenly spread the scrambled eggs over the dough, then top with the cooked breakfast sausage.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sausage and eggs.
- Bake the Pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings: After baking, top the pizza with sliced green onions, diced bell peppers, and crumbled bacon for extra flavor and texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a garnish of fresh parsley or basil to add a bright, fresh touch before slicing and serving your breakfast pizza.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, add some red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños with the toppings.
- This recipe works well with homemade or store-bought pizza dough depending on your time and preference.
- Leftover breakfast pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
