Description
Hearty Southern “Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza” delivers a bold morning surprise with layers of comforting flavors. Rich country-style ingredients merge into one delicious breakfast masterpiece that satisfies morning hunger with classic regional charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 large eggs
Dairy Components:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a pizza pan or baking sheet with light grease.
- Arrange biscuits on the prepared pan, pressing edges together to create a seamless crust.
- Bake the biscuit crust for 8-10 minutes until slightly set and lightly golden.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble sausage and cook until thoroughly browned.
- Dust the cooked sausage with flour, stirring to coat evenly and eliminate raw flour taste, cooking for 1 minute.
- Slowly incorporate milk into the sausage mixture, whisking continuously until gravy thickens over 5-7 minutes.
- Season gravy with salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne for enhanced flavor.
- Remove biscuit crust from oven and spread warm sausage gravy uniformly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the gravy-covered crust.
- Return pizza to oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Garnish with freshly sliced scallions and chopped parsley.
- Slice and serve immediately while warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Use cold butter when making biscuits to ensure flaky, tender layers that create a sturdy pizza base.
- Drain excess grease from sausage before adding flour to prevent a greasy gravy texture and maintain rich flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick that elevates the classic Southern breakfast profile.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like almond flour biscuits or cornmeal-based crust for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg