Description
Homemade sausage and egg breakfast pizzas combine crispy crust, savory sausage, and perfectly runny eggs for a morning meal. Hearty toppings and melted cheese make this recipe a delightful way you can start your day with satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 english muffins, split in half
- ½ pound (0.5 lb) breakfast sausage
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prep Surface: Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly oil a large baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: Brown breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and fully cooked, then drain excess fat through a colander.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs with dairy liquid and ground seasonings until smooth and well-blended.
- Coat Muffins: Thoroughly dip English muffin halves into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage on both sides.
- Assemble Pizzas: Arrange egg-soaked muffin halves on the prepared baking sheet, then top evenly with sausage crumbles, shredded mozzarella, and diced red peppers.
- Bake and Finish: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and fully melted cheese. Remove immediately and serve piping hot for optimal flavor and crispiness.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Crumble sausage and chop vegetables in advance to reduce morning cooking time and streamline breakfast preparation.
- Temperature Control: Ensure precise 400°F oven temperature for even cooking and crispy muffin edges without burning.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly drain sausage fat to prevent soggy pizza bases and maintain a crisp texture.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use freshly shredded mozzarella for superior melting quality and more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg