Dinner

Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza Recipe

ByVictor Layne December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

Introduction

This Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza is a delicious twist on the classic morning meal. With a crispy, cheesy base topped with eggs, sausage, and a blend of cheeses, it’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

The image shows a close-up of a cheesy pizza with multiple layers. The bottom layer is a golden-brown crust, topped with a layer of red tomato sauce. Above the sauce, there is a thick layer of melted white and yellow cheese that looks stretchy and gooey. On top of the cheese, there are small pieces of browned meat scattered evenly, along with sprinkled green herbs and red chili flakes for color. A woman's hand is pulling one slice slightly away, showing the stretch of melted cheese connecting the slice to the rest of the pizza. The pizza is on a white plate, set on a white marbled surface. 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 (extra for topping)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (extra 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) and line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the cheese crust by spreading 2 cups of mozzarella and 1 cup of cheddar evenly in a large circle about 10–12 inches wide on the prepared pan.
Step 3: Bake the cheese crust for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. Then remove it from the oven.
Step 4: Evenly crack the eggs across the cheese base. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, diced red onion if using, extra mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like some heat.
Step 5: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your preference and the cheese on top is melted.
Step 6: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Slice the pizza and serve immediately while hot.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian option, substitute the sausage with sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
Use goat cheese or feta for a tangy flavor variation.
If you prefer runny yolks, reduce the second baking time by a few minutes.
Add a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa for an extra kick.

Storage

Store any leftover breakfast pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or microwave until warmed through. The crust is best enjoyed fresh to maintain its crispiness.