The Ultimate Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza: Easy, Flavorful, and Perfect for Any Morning
Imagine waking up to the irresistible aroma of a hearty, savory breakfast, all cooked effortlessly on a single sheet pan. Our Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza delivers just that! Featuring a flaky crescent dough crust, rich sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and crispy bacon, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will transform your breakfast routine. It’s a complete meal, packed with flavor and incredibly simple to make, making it ideal for busy weekdays, lazy weekends, or a festive holiday brunch.
Why This Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza Will Become Your Go-To Recipe
This Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza isn’t just another breakfast idea; it’s a breakfast revolution! Loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory bacon, and a luscious homemade sausage gravy all spread over a delightful crescent dough crust, it’s a savory breakfast wonder that truly satisfies. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the incredible depth of flavor it achieves with minimal effort. Here’s why it works so well:
- Effortless Preparation: Forget complicated dishes! Using a single sheet pan and pre-made crescent dough significantly cuts down on prep time and cleanup, making breakfast a breeze.
- Crowd-Pleasing Flavors: Who can say no to pizza for breakfast? This dish combines all the beloved components of a hearty breakfast – eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese – in a fun, shareable format.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether you’re hosting a brunch, feeding a hungry family, or looking for a special treat on Christmas morning, this breakfast pizza scales up easily and impresses every time. It’s also a fantastic “breakfast for dinner” option!
- A Unique Twist on Classics: It’s like a breakfast casserole, but instead of being confined to a deep dish, it bakes on a sheet pan with a wonderfully flaky, buttery crescent dough base. This creates a lighter, crispier texture than traditional casserole bases.
- Customizable to Your Taste: While our recipe features classic ingredients, it’s incredibly versatile. You can easily swap out or add toppings to suit your family’s preferences or dietary needs, ensuring everyone gets exactly what they love.
Get ready to ditch those bland, store-bought breakfast pizzas for good. This homemade version is superior in every way, promising a fresh, flavorful, and filling start to your day!
Gather Your Ingredients for a Delicious Breakfast Pizza
Crafting this incredible Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza requires a few simple, accessible ingredients. The magic happens when these components come together to create a symphony of breakfast flavors. Below is a quick overview of what you’ll need. For exact measurements and detailed instructions, scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
- Crescent Rolls: The foundation of our pizza, providing a buttery, flaky crust.
- Breakfast Sausage: The key to our rich and savory sausage gravy.
- All-Purpose Flour & Milk: Essential for thickening the gravy to perfection.
- Butter & Eggs: For perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs, a core breakfast component.
- Shredded Cheese: Colby Jack is our preference for its excellent melt and flavor, but other varieties work too!
- Bacon: Crispy, chopped bacon adds a smoky, salty crunch that elevates every bite.
- Chives: An optional garnish that adds a fresh, oniony finish.
- Salt & Pepper: To season each layer to taste.
Ingredient Spotlight & Creative Substitutions
One of the best things about this Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza is how adaptable it is. Here’s a closer look at our ingredients and how you can customize them to your liking:
The Crust: Easy & Versatile
Crescent Rolls: There’s nothing quite as easy and delicious as canned crescent rolls. Their buttery, flaky texture is perfectly suited for a breakfast pizza base, giving you that delightful crunch without the fuss of homemade dough. They spread easily to cover a half sheet pan, and simply pinching the seams together creates a seamless crust.
- Homemade Dough: If you prefer a truly from-scratch experience, feel free to use your favorite homemade pizza dough recipe.
- Pillsbury Pizza Dough: Another excellent shortcut, Pillsbury pizza dough provides a slightly chewier, more traditional pizza crust if you’re not a fan of the crescent roll flakiness.
- Puff Pastry: For an even more decadent, ultra-flaky crust, puff pastry sheets can be used. Just ensure they are thawed and rolled out to fit the pan.
The Hearty Toppings: Mix and Match Your Favorites
Breakfast Sausage: We use a pound of savory breakfast sausage to create the rich base for our gravy. You can opt for mild, hot, or even a maple-flavored sausage to alter the overall flavor profile of your pizza. Remember, we don’t drain the grease from the sausage after browning, as it’s crucial for making a flavorful roux for the gravy.
- Other Meats: Feel free to substitute with other ground meats like turkey sausage for a lighter option, or add chopped ham alongside the sausage and bacon for extra protein and flavor. Cook and crumble as you would with regular sausage.
Sausage Gravy: This isn’t just any sauce; it’s a creamy, deeply savory gravy that replaces traditional tomato sauce on this breakfast rendition. Made simply with the rendered sausage fat, flour, and milk, it comes together quickly in a skillet and adds incredible moisture and flavor to the pizza. Season it well with salt and pepper to ensure it pops.
- Gravy Alternatives: While sausage gravy is highly recommended, if you prefer something different, a béchamel sauce or even a simple cream cheese spread could work as a base.
Eggs: As one of the main stars of this breakfast pizza, you’ll need 12 eggs, lightly beaten and gently scrambled. The key to perfect scrambled eggs for pizza is to cook them until they are just set and still slightly moist. Overcooked, dry eggs will detract from the overall texture.
- Seasoning Eggs: Don’t forget to season your eggs with salt, pepper, and a touch of chives for extra flavor.
Cheese: We chose Colby Jack for its beautiful melty quality and mild, creamy flavor that complements the other breakfast ingredients. You’ll need 2 cups of shredded cheese for generous coverage.
- Cheese Variations: Cheddar and Monterey Jack are excellent alternatives and will provide similar melt and taste. A blend of cheeses, perhaps with a little mozzarella for extra stretch, would also be fantastic.
Bacon: Eight slices of cooked and chopped bacon add that essential smoky, salty, and crispy element to the pizza. You can cook your bacon to your desired crispiness before chopping.
- Pre-cooked Bacon: For an even quicker preparation, use pre-cooked bacon found in your grocery store’s refrigerated section.
- Turkey Bacon: A lighter alternative to traditional pork bacon, turkey bacon works well if you’re looking to reduce fat content.
Chives: Fresh chopped chives are an optional but highly recommended garnish. They add a fresh, subtle oniony flavor and a pop of color that brightens the entire dish.
- Other Herbs: Consider other fresh herbs like parsley or green onions for a similar fresh finish.
How to Master Your Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza: Step-by-Step Guide
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- Prepare the Crust: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175°C). Lightly spray a half sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal. Unroll the two cans of crescent rolls and carefully spread them across the entire surface of the sheet pan. Press the seams firmly together to create a single, continuous crust. This is crucial to prevent the toppings from seeping through.
- Pre-bake the Crust: Bake the crescent dough for approximately 12 minutes, or until it turns a light golden brown. Pre-baking the crust is an essential step to ensure it’s firm, flaky, and doesn’t become soggy under the weight of the toppings. Once baked, remove it from the oven and set it aside.
- Cook the Sausage for Gravy: In a large frying pan, cook and crumble the breakfast sausage over medium-high heat until it’s fully browned. Do not drain the grease from the pan; this rendered fat is vital for creating the rich roux that forms the base of your sausage gravy.
- Make the Sausage Gravy: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour directly over the browned sausage and stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the flour is fully incorporated and no longer visible. This cooks out the raw flour taste. Gradually stir in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking over medium-high heat until the gravy begins to bubble and thickens to your desired consistency. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the pan from the heat and set the gravy aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: In a separate large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Pour in your beaten eggs, seasoned with a pinch of salt, pepper, and half a tablespoon of chopped chives. Stir the eggs gently and cook until they are just set and still moist – avoid overcooking them as they will continue to cook slightly when baked on the pizza.
- Assemble Your Pizza: Now for the fun part! Spread the warm, savory sausage gravy evenly over the pre-baked crescent roll crust. This acts as your flavorful “sauce.”
- Layer the Eggs: Next, carefully spread the gently scrambled eggs over the layer of sausage gravy, ensuring even distribution across the entire pizza base.
- Add the Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese (or your chosen cheese blend) over the eggs. The cheese will melt beautifully, binding all the toppings together.
- Top with Bacon: Finally, scatter the cooked and chopped bacon over the cheese layer. The crispy bacon bits will add a wonderful texture and smoky flavor.
- Final Bake: Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle the remaining chopped chives over the hot pizza for a fresh finish. Slice into squares and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy your homemade Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza!
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips for Breakfast Pizza Success
We’ve compiled some common questions and essential tips to help you perfect your Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza every time:
Absolutely! Making the sausage gravy in advance is a fantastic time-saver. You can easily prepare it a day or two ahead. Once the gravy has fully cooled, transfer it to an airtight container or a mason jar and store it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to use it, reheat the gravy gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of extra milk or water as needed to loosen it back to its creamy consistency.
Leftovers of this Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza are just as delicious! Allow the pizza to cool completely, then cut it into individual slices. Store these slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. This ensures they stay fresh and don’t dry out.
Yes, this breakfast pizza freezes beautifully, making it an excellent option for meal prep. To freeze, first wrap each individual slice tightly with plastic wrap, then an additional layer of aluminum foil. This double-layer protection helps prevent freezer burn. Place the wrapped slices in a freezer bag or an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, reheat directly from frozen in a toaster oven, conventional oven, or even an air fryer for best results.
For crispy crust and melted cheese, reheating in a toaster oven or conventional oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes is ideal. An air fryer also works wonders, heating slices at 325°F (160°C) for 5-8 minutes. Microwaving is an option for speed, but the crust won’t be as crispy.
The key to a crisp crust is pre-baking it! As instructed in the recipe, baking the crescent dough for about 12 minutes until lightly browned before adding the toppings helps create a barrier against moisture from the gravy and eggs. Don’t skip this step!
Absolutely! This pizza is highly customizable. Consider sautéing some finely diced bell peppers, onions, spinach, or mushrooms before adding them as an additional layer over the eggs or cheese. Make sure any vegetables are cooked down to remove excess moisture to avoid a soggy pizza.
Expert Tips for a Flawless Breakfast Pizza:
- Press Those Seams: When laying out the crescent dough, ensure you firmly press all the seams together. This creates a solid base that holds all your delicious toppings without any leaks.
- Don’t Overcook Eggs: Scrambled eggs should be just barely set and still moist when you take them off the heat. They will cook further in the oven, and overcooked eggs can become rubbery.
- Season Every Layer: Don’t forget to season the sausage gravy, eggs, and even sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the cheese layer. Layered seasoning builds the best flavor.
- Parchment Paper for Easy Cleanup: Line your sheet pan with parchment paper before spraying with cooking spray. This makes cleanup incredibly easy and ensures your pizza slides off effortlessly.
- Serve Immediately: While leftovers are great, this Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza is best enjoyed warm and fresh out of the oven when the crust is crisp and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Serving Suggestions & Perfect Pairings
This Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza is a fantastic standalone meal, but it also pairs wonderfully with a few simple sides to create a complete brunch spread. It’s one of our favorite Christmas morning breakfast ideas, thanks to its easy preparation and festive appeal. However, its versatility makes it perfect for any morning – or even a fun “breakfast for dinner” option!
- Fresh Fruit Salad: A vibrant fruit salad adds a refreshing contrast to the rich, savory flavors of the pizza. Think berries, melon, and citrus segments.
- Coffee & Juice: Of course, no breakfast is complete without your favorite hot coffee or a refreshing glass of orange juice. For a special brunch, consider mimosas or bellinis!
- Crisp Green Salad: If serving for brunch or breakfast for dinner, a light green salad with a zesty vinaigrette can cut through the richness and add a healthy balance.
- Extra Toppings Bar: Set out bowls of extra chopped chives, hot sauce, sliced avocado, or even a dollop of sour cream for guests to customize their slices.
This recipe yields 8 generous slices, making it perfect for a family of four to six, with potential for seconds. If you’re hosting a larger crowd or anticipate very hungry eaters, it’s safest and easiest to double the recipe and prepare two sheet pan pizzas. They bake simultaneously, ensuring everyone gets a warm, delicious slice!
More Delicious Breakfast Inspiration
If you loved this Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza, you’ll surely enjoy exploring more of our delightful breakfast and brunch recipes. We have a variety of options, from classic comforting dishes to creative new ideas, all designed to make your mornings more delicious!
- Classic Eggs Benedict
- Baked Cake Donuts
- Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos
- Blueberry Breakfast Cake
- Classic Buttermilk Pancakes
- Turkey Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
- Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Cheese
- Crescent Danish Wreath
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash
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Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza
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Ingredients
- 16 oz crescent rolls 2 8 oz cans
- 16 oz breakfast sausage
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 12 eggs beaten
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 Tbsp chives chopped, optional
Things You’ll Need
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Large skillet
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Half sheet pan
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a half sheet pan with cooking spray.
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Roll out the 2 cans of crescent rolls and spread into the pan pinching the seams together.
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Bake for about 12 minutes until the crust is lightly brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
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In a large frying pan over medium high, brown up and crumble the sausage. Do not drain the grease.
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Add the flour to the sausage and stir together until the flour is no longer visible.
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Next, stir in the milk and whisk over medium high heat until it bubbles and begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
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In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and pour in your beaten eggs. Season with salt pepper and half a tablespoon of chives.
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Stir gently and cook until they just come together.
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To assemble the pizza, first spread the sausage gravy all over the crescent roll crust.
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Then spread the eggs on top.
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Now add your cheese.
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Lastly, add your cooked chopped bacon.
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Bake again for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with remaining chives. Serve!
Nutrition
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