Easy English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas: A Savory, Hearty Morning Recipe

Looking for a quick, hearty breakfast that feels indulgent yet simple? These English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas are perfect for a cozy morning at home or when you're hosting brunch. With savory sawmill gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy sausage, and melted cheese, they are bound to become a family favorite. Let’s dive into this delicious, easy-to-make recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of English muffins (8 muffins, split in half)

• 8 eggs

• 1 lb breakfast sausage

• 8 oz mild cheddar cheese, thinly sliced

• For Sawmill Gravy:

  • 2 cups milk

  • ¼ cup sausage drippings (add butter if insufficient drippings)

  • ¼ cup flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Directions:

1. Cook the Sausage

   In a cast iron skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until it is well browned and fully cooked. Remove the sausage from the pan, leaving ¼ cup of the drippings in the skillet. If the drippings are less than ¼ cup, supplement with butter.

2. Make the Sawmill Gravy

   To the reserved sausage drippings, add the flour and cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. You’re aiming for a golden-brown color as the roux forms. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook the gravy until it thickens and starts to gently bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.

3. Toast the English Muffins

   While the gravy is cooking, lightly toast the split English muffins until they are crisp and golden on the edges.

4. Scramble the Eggs

   In a separate non-stick skillet, scramble the eggs. For extra fluffy eggs, you can add a splash of milk before cooking. Once cooked through, set aside.

5. Assemble the Breakfast Pizzas

   Preheat your oven's broiler on high. Lay the toasted English muffins on a baking sheet, cut side up. Spread a generous amount of the sawmill gravy on each half, then top with a portion of scrambled eggs. Add a slice of cheddar cheese, and crumble or slice the cooked sausage on top.

6. Broil to Perfection

   Place the baking sheet under the broiler and broil the breakfast pizzas for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and just starting to brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.

7. Serve and Enjoy

   Remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool for a moment, and serve while warm. These savory breakfast bites are perfect with a side of fresh fruit or a hot cup of coffee.

Tips:

• Customize it! Try adding other toppings like sautéed veggies, crumbled bacon, or hot sauce for an extra kick.

• Meal prep friendly: You can make these ahead of time by assembling the pizzas and refrigerating them before broiling. When ready to serve, simply pop them under the broiler.

Enjoy your delicious English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas! Perfect for weekend brunch or a weekday treat.

**Recipe: Tea Time with Naomi