Dinner

Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza Recipe

ByVictor Layne December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Introduction

This Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza is a delicious and hearty way to start your day. With a crispy cheese base topped with eggs, sausage, and melty cheese, it’s a simple recipe that feels indulgent and satisfying. Perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat.

The image shows a close-up of a cheesy pizza with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese layers melted on top of a golden-baked crust. The top layer has scattered bits of cooked ground meat and small pieces of fresh green parsley sprinkled all over, adding a touch of color. There are also tiny red flakes spread evenly across the cheese, giving a spicy look. The pizza is placed on a white plate, set against a white marbled surface. A woman's hand is holding one slice, slightly lifting it from the plate, showing gooey cheese stretching between the slice and the rest of the pizza. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
½ lb (225 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Spread 2 cups of mozzarella and 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly on the pan in a large circle about 10–12 inches in diameter to form the cheese crust.
Step 3: Bake the cheese crust for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. Then remove it from the oven.
Step 4: Crack the 4 eggs evenly over the cheese base. Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled sausage, diced red onion (if using), and the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Step 5: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, until the eggs are set to your liking and the cheese has melted completely.
Step 6: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives, slice, and serve immediately while hot.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
Use different cheeses such as fontina or gouda for a unique flavor.
To add extra veggies, include diced bell peppers or tomatoes as toppings before the second bake.
If you prefer well-done eggs, bake a little longer, watching closely to avoid burning the cheese crust.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–7 minutes to keep the crust crispy. Avoid microwaving to prevent the cheese crust from becoming soggy.