Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza is the ultimate weekend breakfast. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to perfectly crispy biscuits. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap Recipe for Easy Dinner and Herb Butter Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe for Easy Dinner Sides.
Why This Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy biscuits and creamy gravy
- Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Pizza dough
- Breakfast sausage
- Milk
- Flour
- Biscuit mix
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Optional: Shredded cheese
- Optional: Chives
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pizza dough: Homemade or store-bought works great.
- Breakfast sausage: Use mild or spicy, depending on your preference.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Pizza stone — Ensures perfectly crispy crust → See on Amazon
- Cast iron skillet — Ideal for cooking sausage and making gravy → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
- Prepare the biscuits: Mix biscuit mix, milk, and melted butter. Roll out dough and cut into circles.
- Cook the sausage: Crumble sausage into a skillet and cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the gravy: Whisk flour into the sausage grease, then gradually add milk. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble the pizza: Roll out pizza dough, spread gravy, top with biscuits and cheese. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overworking biscuit dough to prevent tough biscuits. If they're tough, next time reduce mixing time.
- Pro tip: For a crispier crust, preheat your pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven before adding the pizza.
- Pro tip: To make the gravy thicker, use a cornstarch slurry instead of flour.
Storing & Reheating Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare biscuits and cook sausage ahead of time. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Freezing Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Freeze uncooked biscuits for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the sausage mixture.
- Best substitution: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of breakfast sausage for a leaner option.
- Make-ahead: Prepare biscuits and cook sausage ahead of time. Assemble and bake just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your gravy is too thick, thin it out with a little more milk. If it's too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.
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Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pizza dough
- Breakfast sausage
- Milk
- Flour
- Biscuit mix
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Chives
Instructions
- Prepare the biscuits: Mix biscuit mix, milk, and melted butter. Roll out dough and cut into circles.
- Cook the sausage: Crumble sausage into a skillet and cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the gravy: Whisk flour into the sausage grease, then gradually add milk. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble the pizza: Roll out pizza dough, spread gravy, top with biscuits and cheese. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the sausage mixture.
- Best substitution: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of breakfast sausage for a leaner option.
- Make-ahead: Prepare biscuits and cook sausage ahead of time. Assemble and bake just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your gravy is too thick, thin it out with a little more milk. If it's too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked biscuits for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare biscuits and cook sausage ahead of time. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza FAQs
Yes, prepare biscuits up to 24 hours ahead and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Lumpy gravy is usually caused by adding cold milk to hot grease. Next time, warm the milk slightly before adding it to the pan.
Yes, assemble the pizza in a baking dish and bake as directed for a delicious breakfast casserole.
Yes, omit the sausage and use a vegetarian sausage alternative or add your favorite vegetables instead.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes for the best texture.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
