Cold pizza you threw in the fridge last night is perfectly fine as a breakfast, but you can do better. Breakfast Pizza has everything you love about pizza: crispy crust, herby seasoning, and cheesy top — but with more breakfast flavor favorites like sharp cheddar, crunchy bacon, and satisfying sausage. Breakfast Pizza is a delightful way to start the day that takes less than 45 minutes to make. You’ll be craving another piece of this pizza at every meal!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (13.8-ounce) can prepared pizza crust
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 6 eggs
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1/2 pound sausage, cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced, divided
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) package Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- fresh parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 10×15 inch rimmed-pan using 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Step 3 –Press the dough into the pan and brush with the remaining olive oil.
Step 4 –Then, sprinkle the dough with the basil.
Step 5 –Bake until lightly browned, about 7-8 minutes.
Step 6 –While the dough is baking, using a mixing bowl, whisk the milk, the eggs, the salt, and the pepper together.
Step 7 –Pour the mixture into a lightly greased skillet and cook until the eggs are just set, about 3-4 minutes over medium heat. The eggs should be undercooked and shiny.
Step 8 –Sprinkle the pizza with the sausage, the bacon, the green onions, the bell peppers, and the egg mixture.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the Pepper Jack and the cheddar cheese over top.
Step 10 –Bake until the cheeses are melted, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 11 –Remove from the oven, then sprinkle with the parsley.
Step 12 –Allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes and serve.