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    English Muffin Breakfast Pizza

    Published: Feb 28, 2018 · Modified: Oct 23, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    English Muffin Breakfast Pizza Recipe

    Is there any better way to start the day than sausage, egg, and cheese? Take it to the next level with this English Muffin Breakfast Pizza recipe!

    I loved making breakfast, not only because it gives me a peaceful way to wake up and enjoy my coffee as slowly shake off my catatonic state, but because it is decadently delicious! A hearty breakfast platter including some combination of sausage, eggs, and cheese is the best comfort food to start the day. If you add in southern style sawmill gravy and English muffins you have what may be the best breakfast comfort food ever!

    English Muffin Breakfast Pizza Recipe

    Breakfast Pizza Sauce

    The most popular comfort food is probably pizza, so it should come as no surprise that my English Muffin Breakfast Pizza is my ideal breakfast comfort food. It is the sawmill gravy ‘pizza sauce’ that really makes this breakfast pizza sing.  If making gravy isn't your thing, try my easy breakfast pizza instead.

    When added to a toasted English muffin topped with egg, sausage and cheese, it almost tastes buttery. If you are not comfortable making a perfect batch of sawmill gravy yourself, "how to make sawmill gravy" for detailed instructions so you can nail it on the first try! If you want to cheat and buy sawmill gravy, or use a mix packet, that is fine too.

    How to Make Breakfast Pizza

    How to Make Breakfast Pizza

    The recipe I created for you includes breakfast sausage since it is needed to make the sawmill gravy. However, you can easily substitute bacon if you prefer that instead. And, well, since it is technically pizza, feel free to go crazy and add whatever toppings you prefer. 

    All of the equipment needed for this recipe is standard kitchen fare. However, I do recommend having a cast iron pan to make the sawmill gravy in. Though it is certainly possible to make it in another pan, the heavy-bottomed cast iron pan will help keep the heat more consistent and prevent scorching if used properly.

    The texture of a breakfast pizza is best if the English muffins are toasted. Then simply paint them with a satisfying dollop of gravy, top with scrambled eggs, cheese, and sausage. After a brief vacation under the broiler, your breakfast pizzas will be hot, bubbly, and stick-to-your-ribs delicious!

    Breakfast Pizza Recipe

    English Muffin Breakfast Pizza Recipe

    English Muffin Breakfast Pizza

    A hearty breakfast platter including some combination of sausage, eggs, and cheese is the best comfort food to start the day. If you add in southern style sawmill gravy and English muffins you have what may be the best breakfast comfort food ever!
    5 from 22 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 458kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 1 Package of English Muffins
    • 8 Eggs
    • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage
    • 8 oz Mild Cheddar Cheese thin sliced

    Sawmill Gravy

    • 2 cups Milk
    • ¼ cup sausage drippings add butter if you don't have enough drippings
    • ¼ cup flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste

    Instructions

    • Cook meat in cast iron pan until well done. Remove from pan and pour off all but ¼ cup of fat.
    • To the meat drippings in the skillet, add the flour. Cook and stir over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture starts to turn golden. (This burns away the raw flour flavor which must be done before liquid is introduced)
    • Slowly add milk, stirring constantly.
    • Cook gravy until it boils and thickens.
    • Lightly toast English Muffins in toaster while making gravy.
    • Scramble eggs in a non-stick skillet, add a small dash of milk to make them fluffier, if desired.
    • Turn oven broiler on high and assemble pizzas on baking sheet.
    • Add sawmill gravy to the open faced toasted English Muffin then top with scrambled eggs, slice of cheese and sausage.
    • Toast under broiler until cheese is bubbly and melted.

    Notes

    If you are feeling adventurous, try this recipe with my Cheesy Chorizo Gravy too!
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE be sure to check out my Homemade Hash Browns recipe too!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 399mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1241IU | Calcium: 596mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Jem

      January 19, 2023 at 3:16 pm

      I'm guessing 12 servings as half a English muffin has 13 carbs which is what this recipe shows as one serving.

      Reply
    2. Rose

      January 11, 2023 at 6:39 pm

      How many English Muffins are in a package? Are two halves or more considers a serving as you are showing 4 servings?

      Reply
    3. Micah

      April 26, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Yummmmmmmmy I’ll have to make this for my boys! The love the English muffin pizzas I make !

      One package English muffins
      Pizza sauce (one can or small jar dose the entire package of muffins)
      What ever you like to put on your pizzas
      Mozzarella cheese shredded
      Put on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes

      Reply
    4. Tricia

      February 20, 2022 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      I just made these. Super yummy. I used whole wheat English muffins. I followed someone else’s idea of using a packet country gravy mix. Next time I will either add the sausage to the gravy itself or to the scrambled eggs so it stays on better. This is definitely a make again! 😋

      Reply
    5. Deb

      October 26, 2021 at 9:55 am

      Could something besides the gravy be used, not big sausage eaters in my house, but would love to try these for a big gathering with ham, any suggestions.

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        October 27, 2021 at 8:40 am

        You can use butter instead.

        Reply
      • Char

        December 06, 2021 at 7:01 pm

        You can probably try a hollandaise sauce! Like what is used when making eggs benedict!🤷🏽‍♀️

        Reply
      • Lisa

        January 09, 2022 at 9:35 pm

        Have you made these and froze them?

        Reply
    6. Christina

      February 14, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      I used this recipe primarily for the gravy. This was my first time making a gravy and it was fantastic! I used bacon instead of sausage since it was on hand and ended up undersalting it, but I'm a chronic undersalter. I put the gravy on the bottom, then some well-done bacon, slightly undercooked eggs, and shredded cheddar blend before sticking them in the toaster oven for a few minutes and topping with basil (maybe that will satiate the commenter above who questioned its pizza-ness). IT WAS BOMB. SO good, incredibly easy, even with gravy from scratch for the first time! Definitely filing this recipe away for many future eats.

      Reply
    7. Greg carter

      January 03, 2021 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe. Slice cheese is a must shredded cheese does not work. Going to try different kinds next time.

      Reply
    8. Ellen Stucker

      February 03, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      I was reading a few years back to never reheat eggs so I’ve been afraid to try this recipe unless I was going to eat it right then!

      Reply
    9. Adi Senirewa Vudimila

      September 10, 2019 at 11:00 pm

      I love it..

      Reply
    10. ceborup

      August 16, 2019 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious! I also added the cooked sausage into the eggs when they were about halfway done.

      Reply
    11. Jennifer

      July 10, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Are these freezable? I’d love to make a bunch and freeze them for busy week day mornings

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        July 10, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        I haven't tried it, but I would suspect they would freeze and reheat just fine.

        Reply
    12. Cheryl

      July 09, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      Although this sounds delish, what exactly makes it a “pizza”? I get the sausage, but don’t you need pizza sauce or pepperoni, peppers, mozzarella? Something Italian.
      I know you could adapt it, but what makes it a pizza? I’m a kind of literal person.
      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        July 10, 2019 at 8:08 am

        Nope, that isn't needed. Pizzas come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Adding "English Muffin Breakfast" to the title was meant to clearly distinguish how it varies from a typical Italian-style pizza, because it is literally a breakfast style pizza served on an English muffin.

        Reply
    13. Bree

      February 24, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      These were so good! I added the cooked sausage into the eggs when they were about half way done instead of putting them on top of the eggs. Easier in my opinion. Also put more gravy on top right before serving. Yum!

      Reply
    14. english muffin breakfast pizza

      September 15, 2017 at 6:36 am

      5 stars
      This pizza is a family favorite pizza. Just made these for breakfast this morning and I LOVE them. These little handheld pizzas make a fantastic and quick lunch option. So, thanks for your great recipe.

      Reply
    15. Cathy

      July 29, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made these and they were delicious. I also froze them for other days and used my toaster oven to reheat one for 10 minutes (I had thawed one in the frig over night). I tried to microwave one, but the muffin got too chewy. Tomorrow I am making them with bagels. I also used shredded sharp cheddar and a little mozzarella cheese.

      Reply
    16. Melsan

      December 23, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      It says 1/4 flour. 1/4 cup I am assuming?

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        December 23, 2016 at 4:51 pm

        I'm really sorry. I switched over to a new recipe plugin and some formatting got screwed up. Yes, it is 1/4 cup.

        Reply
    17. Kathy

      October 18, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for a Breakfast Supper for my Granddaughters and husband. They are delicious! The only adjustment I made to the recipe was, I added a pinch of Red Cayene Pepper to the gravy to give it a little kick. They will definitely be made again and I shared the recipe on Facebook. Thank You !

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        October 18, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        A pinch of cayenne sounds like a fantastic addition! I would really enjoy that!

        Reply
    18. Melinda @ RecipeFiction

      April 13, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Yummm, breakfast sandwiches! I mean umm err breakfast pizzas 😉

      Reply
      • Jackie

        July 22, 2015 at 4:50 pm

        Can these be frozen? They'd be great for school mornings!

        Reply
        • Fox Valley Foodie

          July 22, 2015 at 4:54 pm

          Great idea! I haven't tried freezing them, but I bet it would work just fine. Reheating in the oven at 350 should be a safe bet!

          Reply

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