Description
Hearty Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza brings Southern comfort to morning meals, blending crispy crust with creamy gravy and savory sausage. Breakfast enthusiasts will savor each satisfying slice of this indulgent morning masterpiece.
Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) milk
Meat and Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 cup (227 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Gravy and Egg Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) milk (for eggs)
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced green onions
- Cooked bacon crumbles
- Jalapenos
Instructions
- Transform the pizza crust foundation by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel. Incorporate cold butter using a pastry cutter until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Introduce milk to create a cohesive dough.
- Stretch the dough across a 12-inch pizza pan, ensuring an even layer. Dispatch the crust into a preheated 400°F oven, allowing it to develop a light golden hue for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Initiate the sausage gravy preparation by browning ground sausage in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the meat, stirring to create a roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Gradually stream milk into the sausage mixture, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer until the gravy reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Crack eggs into a separate bowl, incorporating milk and seasoning. Gently scramble the eggs in a skillet, cooking until they are softly set but not completely dry.
- Lavishly spread the prepared sausage gravy across the partially baked crust, creating an even layer. Distribute the scrambled eggs strategically over the gravy.
- Blanket the surface with a generous layer of shredded cheese varieties. Consider adding optional toppings like crispy bacon bits or green onions for extra dimension.
- Return the assembled pizza to the 400°F oven, allowing it to bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese melts into a bubbling masterpiece.
- Extract the pizza from the oven, let it rest momentarily, then slice and serve while warm. Garnish with fresh herbs or additional seasonings if desired.
Notes
- Customize the biscuit crust by substituting half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition and a nuttier flavor.
- Make the dish gluten-free by using a gluten-free baking mix and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium sausage and unsalted butter, and control salt added during seasoning.
- Lighten up the recipe by using turkey sausage, egg whites, and reduced-fat cheese for a healthier breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg