Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas (Quick, Easy, and Customizable!)

These Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas are a fun and delicious way to start the day! They’re incredibly easy to make, with a base of English muffins topped with savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted mozzarella cheese, and colorful red peppers. I love how this recipe is both quick and customizable – you can easily adjust the toppings to your liking. They’re perfect for a weekend brunch, a quick weekday breakfast, or even a fun breakfast-for-dinner meal.

Why You’ll Love These Breakfast Pizzas

• Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, these pizzas are perfect for busy mornings.
• Customizable: Use your favorite toppings and cheeses to create your perfect breakfast pizza.
• Fun and Delicious: A fun twist on traditional breakfast that everyone will enjoy.
• Kid-Friendly: Kids will love helping to assemble these mini pizzas.
• Perfect for Brunch: A great addition to your brunch menu.

Ingredients for Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas

Here’s what you’ll need to make these easy pizzas. The full list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Main Ingredients

• Breakfast sausage (Meat)
• Eggs (Protein)
• Milk (Dairy)
• English muffins, separated (Bread)
• Shredded mozzarella cheese (Dairy)
• Red pepper, seeded and diced (Vegetable)

Seasoning

• Salt (Seasoning)
• Pepper (Spice)
• Cayenne pepper (Spice)

(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card below.)

Variations

I love these Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas as is, but here are a few ideas for variations:

• Different Meat: Use cooked and crumbled bacon, ham, or chorizo instead of sausage.
• Add More Vegetables: Top the pizzas with sautéed mushrooms, onions, spinach, or other vegetables.
• Different Cheese: Use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend of cheeses.
• Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
• Different Base: Use bagels, pita bread, or even toast instead of English muffins.

How to Make Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas

Let me show you how easy it is to make these Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas:

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet

1. I preheat my oven to 400 degrees F (200°C).
2. I lightly grease a large baking sheet.

Cook Sausage

1. In a medium skillet, I cook the sausage until it’s no longer pink.
2. I drain off any excess grease and set the sausage aside.

Prepare Egg Mixture

1. In a shallow dish, I whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Dip and Top English Muffins

1. I dip each English muffin half in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
2. I place the muffin halves on the prepared baking sheet.
3. I top each English muffin half with the cooked sausage, shredded mozzarella cheese, and diced red peppers.

Bake

1. I bake for 15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serve

Serve immediately

Tips and Tricks for the BEST Breakfast Pizzas

Here are my secrets for making these pizzas truly exceptional:

• Use Good Quality Sausage: The flavor of the sausage will really shine through, so use a good quality breakfast sausage that you enjoy.
• Don’t Overcook the Eggs: The eggs will continue to cook in the oven, so don’t overcook them in the skillet.
• Toast the English Muffins (Optional): For a crispier base, you can lightly toast the English muffins before adding the toppings.
• Customize Your Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Use your favorite vegetables, cheeses, and meats.

How to Serve

These Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas are perfect for:

• Breakfast or Brunch: A fun and delicious breakfast or brunch option.
• Quick Weekday Meals: A fast and easy meal for busy mornings.
• Game Day: A great snack for watching the game.
• Kids’ Meals: A fun and tasty meal that kids will love.

Make Ahead and Storage

You can prepare the cooked sausage and egg mixture ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. Assemble the pizzas just before baking. Leftover pizzas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave.

FAQs about Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas

• Can I use a different type of bread?
  • Yes, you can use bagels, pita bread, or even toast instead of English muffins.
• Can I make these without the meat?
  • Yes, you can omit the sausage or substitute it with a vegetarian sausage alternative.
• Can I freeze these pizzas?
  • Yes

Enjoy these quick, easy, and customizable Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas! They’re a fun and flavorful way to start the day.

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas

• Author: Caoimhe Byrne
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 12 mini pizzas 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
• Cuisine: American

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Description

These Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas are a fun and easy way to enjoy a savory breakfast. English muffins are dipped in an egg mixture, topped with cooked sausage, mozzarella cheese, and diced red bell pepper, then baked until golden and bubbly.

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Ingredients

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• 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (mild, hot, or maple)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk (whole, 2%, or skim)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 6 English muffins, split
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced

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Instructions

• Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

• Cook Sausage: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. Set the cooked sausage aside.

• Prepare Egg Mixture: In a shallow dish (large enough to dip the English muffin halves), whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) until well combined.

• Dip English Muffins: Dip each English muffin half into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Don’t soak the muffins for too long, or they may become soggy.

• Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the egg-dipped English muffin halves on the prepared baking sheet.

• Top with Ingredients:

  • Divide the cooked sausage evenly among the English muffin halves, spreading it over the surface.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sausage.
  • Top with the diced red bell pepper.

• Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, or until the English muffins are golden brown and toasted, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the egg mixture is cooked through.

• Serve

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Notes

• Breakfast Sausage: You can use any type of breakfast sausage you like, such as mild, hot, or maple-flavored sausage.
• Eggs: The egg mixture helps to bind the toppings and creates a slightly custardy texture.
• Cheese: Mozzarella cheese is used in this recipe, but you can substitute other cheeses, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend.
• Red Bell Pepper: You can substitute other colors of bell pepper, or use a combination.
• Variations:
  • Add other vegetables: Try adding diced onions, mushrooms, or spinach.
  • Make it spicier: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture, or use a spicy sausage.
  • Add herbs: Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives, parsley, or oregano before serving.

• Serving Suggestions: Serve these breakfast pizzas hot.