Description
English Muffin Breakfast Pizza is a delicious and hearty breakfast dish featuring toasted English muffins topped with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, a rich sawmill gravy, and melted cheddar cheese, finished under the broiler for a perfect cheesy melt. This recipe combines classic breakfast flavors into a fun, easy-to-make personal pizza that’s sure to brighten your morning.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base and Toppings:
- 1 package of English muffins
- 8 eggs
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 8 oz mild cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
For the Sawmill Gravy:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sausage drippings (reserved from cooked sausage; add butter if needed)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the breakfast sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Once done, remove the sausage from the pan and reserve 1/4 cup of the drippings, discarding the rest.
- Make the Sawmill Gravy: In the same skillet with the reserved sausage drippings, sprinkle in the flour. Whisk continuously over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the mixture turns a golden brown color, indicating the roux has developed flavor.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to maintain a smooth gravy. Continue cooking the mixture until it thickens and bubbles. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the Muffins: While the gravy simmers, split the English muffins in half and toast them lightly until golden brown to provide a sturdy and crisp base.
- Scramble the Eggs: In a separate non-stick skillet, scramble the eggs with a small splash of milk to achieve a fluffy texture. Cook until the eggs are just set but still soft and moist.
- Assemble the Pizzas: Preheat the oven broiler to high. On a baking sheet, place the toasted muffin halves. Spread a generous layer of sawmill gravy over each muffin, then top with scrambled eggs, a slice of cheddar cheese, and crumbled cooked sausage.
- Broil: Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly. Keep a close eye to prevent burning. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
- Serve Suggestions: To enhance your breakfast pizza experience, serve with a fresh fruit salad, crispy hash browns or roasted potatoes, and accompany with homemade orange juice or rich coffee for a complete meal.
- Ingredient Substitutions: For variations, swap breakfast sausage for turkey or vegetarian sausage and use different cheeses like mozzarella or feta to suit different tastes.
- Make Ahead Tips: Prepare extra sausage and multiply ingredients for larger groups. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze tightly wrapped. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best texture or microwave for convenience.
Notes
- Do not overcook the scrambled eggs to maintain their soft and fluffy texture.
- Watch the broiler closely to prevent the cheese from burning.
- Sawmill gravy requires constant whisking to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Use a cast iron skillet for even cooking and great flavor development when making the gravy and sausage.
- To save time, toast muffins and scramble eggs simultaneously while gravy thickens.
- Leftover breakfast pizzas can be frozen; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
