Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza is the ultimate comfort-food breakfast that combines two beloved classics into one unforgettable dish. Imagine a golden pizza crust topped with creamy homemade sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and savory breakfast sausage in every bite. It’s rich, hearty, satisfying, and perfect for feeding hungry family members or serving at weekend brunch gatherings.
This breakfast pizza takes the flavors of traditional biscuits and gravy and transforms them into a fun, crowd-pleasing meal. The creamy peppered gravy acts as the sauce, while eggs and cheese create a delicious breakfast topping that feels indulgent yet easy to make.
Whether for holiday mornings, game-day brunches, or a lazy Sunday breakfast, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet
- Saucepan or deep skillet
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Pizza pan or baking sheet
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 1 prepared pizza dough or 1 pre-baked pizza crust
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Green onions
- Crumbled bacon
- Jalapeños
- Hot sauce
- Fresh parsley
Ingredient Notes
Breakfast Sausage
Use mild, spicy, maple, or country sausage depending on preference.
Pizza Dough
Homemade or store-bought both work well.
Cheese
Mozzarella melts beautifully while cheddar adds bold flavor.
Whole Milk
Creates the richest and creamiest gravy.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Oven
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
If using raw pizza dough, stretch onto a greased pizza pan or baking sheet.
Step 2: Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Do not drain all the fat.
Remove about half the cooked sausage and set aside for topping.
Step 3: Make Gravy
With remaining sausage in the skillet, sprinkle flour over the meat and stir for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy.
Season with black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
Remove from heat.
Step 4: Scramble Eggs
Whisk eggs with milk, pinch of salt, and pepper.
Cook gently in a skillet until softly scrambled. Slightly undercook, as they will finish in the oven.
Step 5: Assemble Pizza
Brush crust lightly with olive oil.
Spread sausage gravy evenly over the crust like pizza sauce.
Top with scrambled eggs, reserved sausage, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Top with green onions or hot sauce if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
(Approximate per slice, based on 8 slices)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Sodium: 760mg
Tips for Best Results
Don’t Make Gravy Too Thin
Keep it thick enough to spread, not pour like soup.
Soft Scramble the Eggs
They continue cooking in the oven.
Pre-Bake Raw Dough if Needed
For crisp crust, pre-bake dough 5 minutes before topping.
Use Freshly Shredded Cheese
It melts smoother than packaged shredded cheese.
Serve Immediately
Best hot and fresh from the oven.
Variations
Spicy Breakfast Pizza
Use hot sausage and jalapeños.
Bacon Lovers Version
Add crispy bacon pieces.
Veggie Style
Add sautéed peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Biscuit Crust Version
Use biscuit dough as the base.
Southern Deluxe
Top with sausage gravy, eggs, bacon, cheddar, and green onions.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Fresh fruit
- Hash browns
- Orange juice
- Coffee
- Yogurt parfait
- Breakfast potatoes