Description
This English Muffin Breakfast Pizza combines the hearty flavors of scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, rich sawmill gravy, and melted cheddar cheese on a toasted English muffin base. Finished under the broiler for a bubbly, golden cheese topping, this dish makes a comforting and satisfying breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 package English muffins (split into halves)
Eggs
- 8 eggs, scrambled
Sausage
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
Cheese
- 8 oz mild cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
Sawmill Gravy
- ¼ cup sausage drippings (or add butter if needed)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Brown breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, reserving ¼ cup of the sausage drippings for the gravy.
- Make Sawmill Gravy: In the same skillet with the reserved drippings, whisk in the all-purpose flour over medium heat to create a roux. Cook it, stirring frequently, until the mixture turns golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk to avoid lumps, and continue stirring until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toast Muffins: While preparing the gravy, lightly toast the English muffin halves until just golden and crisp to prevent sogginess under the toppings.
- Scramble Eggs: Whisk the eggs with a dash of milk and gently scramble them in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until soft and fluffy. Avoid overcooking to keep eggs tender.
- Assemble Pizzas: Preheat the broiler on high. Place the toasted English muffin halves on a baking sheet. Layer each with a spoonful of the sawmill gravy, then add a generous portion of scrambled eggs, followed by crumbled cooked sausage, and finish with a slice of mild cheddar cheese.
- Broil: Place the assembled muffin pizzas under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Serve the breakfast pizzas hot for a comforting and delicious start to your day.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage drippings with butter if there isn’t enough fat left from the sausage.
- Use a non-stick skillet for scrambling eggs to prevent sticking and ensure soft texture.
- Adjust the seasoning in the sawmill gravy to your preference.
- For a spicier version, consider using spicy breakfast sausage or adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the gravy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave, though the muffin may lose some crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: English Muffin Breakfast Pizza, breakfast pizza, sawmill gravy, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, brunch recipe
