Description
Start your morning right with this hearty Southern-style breakfast pizza. Layers of sausage, eggs, gravy, and cheddar on a crispy English muffin make every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
4 English muffins, split (8 halves)
6 large eggs
1/4 cup milk (plus a splash for the eggs)
1/2 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
1 tablespoon butter (optional, if needed for gravy)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
8 slices mild cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
Instructions
Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Remove and set aside, reserving about 1/4 cup of the drippings.
Make the gravy: To the drippings, add flour and stir constantly over medium heat until golden (5–10 minutes). Gradually whisk in milk and simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Toast the muffins: While the gravy simmers, lightly toast English muffin halves.
Scramble the eggs: In a non-stick skillet, scramble eggs with a splash of milk until just set.
Assemble: Preheat broiler to high. On a baking sheet, layer each muffin half with gravy, scrambled eggs, a cheese slice, and sausage.
Broil: Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling—about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Serve: Serve immediately while hot and melty.
Notes
Vegetarian version: Use sautéed mushrooms or crumbled veggie patties instead of sausage.
Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Sweet twist: Try a drizzle of maple syrup over the sausage layer for a sweet-savory combo.
Make-ahead tip: The gravy can be made a day ahead and reheated with a splash of milk to loosen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Broiler, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
