Description
A delicious and protein-packed Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza featuring a crispy cheese base topped with eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Perfect for a hearty morning meal or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Crust
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 4 large eggs
- ½ lb (225 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Cheese Crust: Evenly spread 2 cups shredded mozzarella and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese on the prepared pan, forming a large circle roughly 10 to 12 inches in diameter. This will serve as your pizza crust.
- Bake Cheese Base: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted, became bubbly, and turned lightly golden. Remove the crust from the oven carefully.
- Add Toppings: Crack the 4 eggs evenly spaced on top of the cheese crust. Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, diced red onion (if using), and the additional 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup cheddar cheese over the eggs. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like some heat.
- Bake Again: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the eggs are set to your preferred doneness and the cheeses on top have melted beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or chives for a fresh touch. Slice into servings and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
- This pizza is best served immediately to enjoy the crispy cheese crust at its peak texture.
- To make preparation easier, cook and crumble the sausage in advance.
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with bacon or a vegetarian sausage for alternative flavors.
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and to help with easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Breakfast pizza, cheese crust pizza, sausage breakfast pizza, low carb breakfast, baked eggs pizza
