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Transform your breakfast routine with this indulgent twist on classic Southern biscuits and gravy. This breakfast pizza combines flaky biscuit crust with creamy sausage gravy, melty cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs to create a memorable morning feast that's sure to become a family favorite.
After discovering this recipe, it's become my go-to for holiday mornings and special occasions. The way the eggs bake into the cheesy, gravy-laden surface creates picture-perfect slices that never fail to impress guests.
Essential Ingredients and Selection Tips
- Breakfast Sausage: Choose a well-seasoned variety - the fat content adds crucial flavor.
- Biscuit Dough: Keep it cold until ready to use for best texture.
- Mixed Cheeses: The combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella creates perfect stretch.
- Fresh Eggs: Room temperature eggs will bake more evenly.
- Onions: Sweet onions work best in the gravy.
Detailed Cooking Instructions
- Step 1: Creating the Perfect Biscuit Base
- Work quickly with cold dough to maintain flakiness. Press seams together thoroughly to prevent gaps. Create a slight rim around edges to contain toppings. Dock the surface lightly with a fork.
- Step 2: Mastering the Gravy
- Cook sausage until you see crispy brown bits. Sauté onions in the sausage fat for extra flavor. Add flour gradually while stirring constantly. Watch for the right consistency - it should coat a spoon.
- Step 3: Perfecting the Assembly
- Layer gravy evenly but don't oversaturate. Create wells for eggs using the back of a spoon. Add cheese around, not over, the eggs. Season each egg individually.
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This recipe reminds me of Sunday mornings at my grandmother's house, where biscuits and gravy was always on the menu. Converting her classic recipe into this pizza version has become our new tradition, bringing together old memories and new experiences.
The magic happens during baking, as the biscuit crust puffs up while the eggs set to just the right consistency. I've found that positioning the eggs strategically ensures every slice gets some of that perfect runny yolk.
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This breakfast pizza has become my signature dish for family brunches. It's the perfect combination of familiar comfort food and creative presentation, making every breakfast feel special.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use homemade biscuits?
- Yes, use any unbaked biscuit dough, cut into quarters.
- → How do I prevent soggy crust?
- Make sure gravy is thick and biscuits are pressed firmly onto crust.
- → Can I make this ahead?
- Best served fresh, but gravy can be made a day ahead.
- → What type of sausage works best?
- Breakfast sausage provides the classic biscuits and gravy flavor.
- → Can I freeze leftovers?
- Not recommended as biscuits and gravy texture changes when frozen.