Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Easy Breakfast Pizza with Biscuits and Sausage Gravy is the perfect cozy weekend brunch. After making this for my family dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to a golden, crispy crust. Plus, it’s ready in just 20 minutes. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad and Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups.
Why This Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, crispy crust
- Cozy, comforting center
- Ready in just 20 minutes
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Pizza dough
- Breakfast sausage
- Mozzarella cheese
- Canned biscuits
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Milk
- Flour
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pizza dough: Homemade or store-bought works great.
- Breakfast sausage: Mild or spicy, your choice.
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How to Make Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe
- Prepare the dough: Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Cook the sausage: Crumble and cook breakfast sausage in a skillet until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, whisk together flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Add sausage drippings and cook until thickened.
- Assemble the pizza: Place pizza dough on a baking sheet. Spread gravy, top with cheese, and place biscuits on top. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool briefly, then slice and serve with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the biscuits. They'll become hard and dry. Keep an eye on them and remove from oven when golden brown.
- Tip: For a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet in the oven before adding the pizza dough.
- Tip: To make ahead, prepare the gravy and store in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare gravy and assemble pizza up to 1 day ahead. Bake just before serving.
Freezing Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Freeze cooked pizza slices for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier pizza, add some of the sausage drippings to the gravy.
- Best substitution: Use refrigerated biscuit dough instead of canned for a lighter texture.
- Make-ahead: Prepare gravy and assemble pizza up to 1 day ahead. Bake just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your gravy is too thick, thin it out with a bit more milk. If it's too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.
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Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pizza dough
- Breakfast sausage
- Mozzarella cheese
- Canned biscuits
Seasonings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Milk
- Flour
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Cook the sausage: Crumble and cook breakfast sausage in a skillet until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, whisk together flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Add sausage drippings and cook until thickened.
- Assemble the pizza: Place pizza dough on a baking sheet. Spread gravy, top with cheese, and place biscuits on top. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool briefly, then slice and serve with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier pizza, add some of the sausage drippings to the gravy.
- Best substitution: Use refrigerated biscuit dough instead of canned for a lighter texture.
- Make-ahead: Prepare gravy and assemble pizza up to 1 day ahead. Bake just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your gravy is too thick, thin it out with a bit more milk. If it's too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked pizza slices for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare gravy and assemble pizza up to 1 day ahead. Bake just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe FAQs
Yes, prepare the gravy and assemble the pizza up to 1 day ahead. Bake just before serving.
Overcooking can cause the pizza to become dry. Keep an eye on it and remove from the oven when the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Yes, homemade biscuit dough works great. It may take a bit longer to cook, so keep an eye on it.
If your gravy is too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce. If it's too thick, thin it out with a bit more milk.
Yes, freeze cooked pizza slices for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
