Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Creamy, savory, and downright comforting, Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza turns a classic Southern favorite into a crowd-pleasing weekend showstopper.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage Mild or spicy, removed from casing if necessary and crumbled.
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Room temperature or melted.
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Measured and leveled.
- 2 cups Whole Milk Preferred for richness.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Start with this amount and adjust to taste.
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper Start with this amount and adjust to taste.
- 1 ball Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade, room temperature and rolled out.
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese Optional, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- 1/2 cup Cooked Bacon Cooled and crumbled, optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to pizza dough instructions, usually 425°F to 475°F.
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture smells nutty but not browned (this is your roux).
- Gradually add the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook, whisking frequently, until the gravy thickens to a pourable but coating consistency, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add back the sausage and season with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet coated with a little oil or cornmeal.
- Spread the gravy mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small rim around the edges for a crust.
- Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle the cooked, crumbled bacon over the top if using.
- Bake according to dough instructions, usually 12 to 18 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Slice and serve warm. Let rest 2 to 3 minutes before cutting to avoid losing too much gravy.
Notes
For best texture, reheat slices in a 375°F oven on a baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes until warmed through. Avoid microwaving if you want to keep the crust crisp.