Description

This Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza is a deliciously hearty and cheesy morning treat featuring a crispy cheese base topped with eggs, breakfast sausage, and melted cheese. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, it combines gooey mozzarella and cheddar cheese baked into a crispy crust, topped with protein-rich sausage and eggs, then garnished with fresh herbs for a flavorful start to your day.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese Crust

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings

4 large eggs
½ lb (225 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Make Cheese Crust: Evenly spread 2 cups of shredded mozzarella and 1 cup of shredded cheddar in a large circle about 10–12 inches in diameter on the prepared pan. This will form the crispy, melty base of your pizza.
Bake Cheese Crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven carefully.
Add Toppings: Crack the 4 eggs evenly over the hot cheese crust. Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage along with diced red onions if using. Add the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup cheddar cheeses over the toppings. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Bake Again: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes. Bake until the eggs are set to your desired doneness and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Garnish & Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or chives over the top. Slice into portions and serve hot for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.

Notes

Optional red onion and red pepper flakes add extra flavor and spice, but can be omitted to suit taste preferences.
Use pre-cooked sausage for ease and safety; crumbled during topping.
For crispier eggs, bake longer; for runnier yolks, reduce baking time after adding eggs.
Use parchment paper to help with easy removal and cleaning.
This recipe can be doubled for larger groups using a larger baking sheet or multiple pans.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza, breakfast pizza, cheesy breakfast, sausage pizza, baked eggs, brunch recipe, mozzarella crust