Description
This School Breakfast Pizza is a delightful and hearty morning meal featuring a crispy pizza crust topped with savory breakfast sausage, creamy scrambled eggs, and a blend of melted cheeses. Enhanced with green onions, bell peppers, and optional bacon crumbles, this pizza offers a perfect combination of flavors to start your day off right.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Protein & Eggs
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheeses
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
Vegetables & Garnishes
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pizza Dough: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. If using homemade dough, follow your recipe’s rolling instructions.
- Par-Bake the Dough: Lightly brush the pizza dough with olive oil and bake it for about 5 minutes to develop a slight crisp before adding toppings.
- Cook the Breakfast Sausage: While the dough bakes, 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.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs together with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Scramble the Eggs: Lightly grease a skillet and pour in the whisked eggs over medium-low heat. Gently scramble by stirring occasionally, cooking until just set but still soft and creamy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Remove and Top the Dough: Take the partially baked pizza dough out of the oven.
- Spread Scrambled Eggs: Evenly distribute the scrambled eggs over the par-baked dough base.
- Add Sausage and Cheeses: Sprinkle the cooked breakfast sausage evenly atop the eggs, then cover with shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and the optional Parmesan cheese.
- 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, garnish the pizza with sliced green onions, diced bell peppers, and crumbled bacon for an extra burst of flavor.
- Final Garnish: Top with fresh parsley or basil immediately before serving to add freshness and aroma.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or vegetarian sausage for a different protein option.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños on top before baking.
- This pizza is best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust the quantity of vegetables and cheese according to your preference.
- The Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor when included.
