English Muffin Breakfast Pizza – A Fast, Customizable Morning Crowd-Pleaser
English Muffin Breakfast Pizza – individual breakfast pizzas made on crispy English muffins! Topped with creamy sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or a fun weekend brunch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-12 pizzas (depending on muffin package size)
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Sauté, Bake, Broil
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Base:
- 1 package (typically 6–12) English muffins (use whole wheat muffins for extra fiber or sourdough muffins for tang)
- Toppings:
- 8 Eggs, scrambled (use egg whites or a blend to reduce fat if desired)
- 1 lb Breakfast sausage (replace with turkey sausage, crumbled bacon, or diced ham)
- 8 oz Mild cheddar cheese, sliced (swap for cheddar blend, pepper jack, or Swiss)
- Gravy:
- 2 cups Milk (use skim or almond milk for lighter version)
- 1/4 cup Sausage drippings (or butter) (use butter or olive oil if drippings are insufficient)
- 1/4 cup Flour (use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour alternative)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste, especially if sausage is salty)
- 1/4 tsp Pepper (fresh black pepper gives better aroma)
Instructions
- Preheat & prep muffins: Preheat oven or broiler to 375–400°F (190–200°C). Split English muffins and arrange cut side up on a baking sheet. Toast 2–3 minutes optionally to firm them.
- Cook sausage and scramble eggs: In a skillet, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Remove excess fat, leaving drippings for gravy. Scramble eggs until just set, season lightly.
- Make the gravy: Stir in flour with drippings/butter to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk, simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the breakfast pizzas: Spread gravy on muffins. Top with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese.
- Melt cheese & finish: Return to oven/broiler 5–8 minutes until cheese melts. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve warm: Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herbs, green onion, or cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Toast English muffins before topping to prevent sogginess.
- Make ahead: assemble pizzas and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning.
- Freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months; reheat in oven or toaster oven.
- Add diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra vegetables.
- For a lower-carb option, use low-carb English muffins or portobello mushroom caps.
- Serve with hot sauce, salsa, or fresh fruit on the side.