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.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the egg-dipped English muffin halves on the prepared baking sheet.
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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.
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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.
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Serve
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.