English Muffin Breakfast Pizza: A Crispy, Savory Morning Masterpiece
English Muffin Breakfast Pizza is a fun and hearty breakfast recipe made with toasted English muffins topped with creamy gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package English muffins (6–12 muffins)
- 8 eggs, scrambled
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 8 oz mild cheddar cheese, sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sausage drippings or butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven or broiler to 375–400°F (190–200°C).
- Split English muffins and place cut side up on a baking sheet. Toast for 2–3 minutes if desired.
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and crumbled. Remove excess fat, reserving drippings.
- Scramble eggs until just set and season lightly.
- Make gravy by stirring flour into sausage drippings or butter to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread gravy over muffin halves.
- Top each muffin with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheddar cheese.
- Bake or broil 5–8 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Serve warm with herbs or green onion if desired.
Notes
- Use turkey sausage or bacon instead of pork sausage.
- Whole wheat muffins add extra fiber.
- Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning.