Start your day with a twist on a classic breakfast dish! This old school Breakfast Pizza recipe features all the traditional breakfast ingredients on top of a warm and crispy crust. Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a quick weekday breakfast.
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This easy breakfast pizza is the perfect start to your day. After all, breakfast IS the most important meal of the day, right?! With crumbled breakfast sausage, hash browns, and melted cheese on top of a pizza crust, this meal not only comes together quickly, but it can be prepped ahead of time! Also check out my Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole for another tasty option!
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
This simple recipe uses a few shortcut ingredients and is a family favorite! Here are a few reasons why you too will love this recipe:
- A trip down memory lane– growing up, I remember my mom making this for weekend breakfasts and I would enjoy the leftovers as a quick breakfast option before school. My cafeteria even offered their own version of this recipe for a lunch option on occasion and it was always one of my favorites.
- Quick and Easy– using a few shortcut ingredients, this sausage breakfast pizza can be oven ready in under 10 minutes!
- Customizable– feel free to make it your own by using crescent dough in place of the pizza crust, add in more veggies, use bacon in place of sausage, etc. So many great options!
- Prep ahead of time– my mom makes this as a breakfast option on most Holidays and it was always a huge convenience being able to prep it the night before, cover and refrigerate. Once morning came, she would uncover the pan and place in the oven!
- Reheats perfectly– if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, they reheat perfectly in the microwave making the perfect grab and go start to your day!
Ingredients Needed for Pillsbury Breakfast Pizza
Below is a brief overview of the ingredients needed. To see exact amounts and step by step directions, scroll to the printable recipe card below.
- Sausage– feel free to use any brand and flavor of breakfast sausage. I love using maple flavored breakfast sausage, but any type works great. I use pork sausage, however, turkey sausage works good too if preferred.
- Pillsbury Pizza Crust– this is my most favorite shortcut as it cooks up perfectly every time! If you prefer, you can also use crescent roll dough and press the seams together to form a crust.
- Hash Browns– you’ll need 1-2 cups of frozen hash browns, but allow them to thaw a bit. For added flavor, you can use potato o’brien which includes onions and peppers.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese– freshly shredded is best as it melts evenly. You can also substitute mozzarella cheese is desired.
- Eggs– you’ll need 6 large eggs for this recipe.
- Milk– any type works. I use 2%, but whole milk or skim milk work too.
- Salt/ Pepper– adjust according to tastes.
- Parmesan Cheese– shredded is best over grated cheese, however, the classic green can works great too.
How to make Old School Breakfast Pizza
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook sausage and drain fat.
- Stretch pizza crust on bottom of cookie sheet.
- Baked stretched crust for 5-7 minutes, per package instructions.
- Spoon sausage over crust and sprinkle hash browns over top. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over hash browns.
- Beat together eggs, milk, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pour mixture over the cheese.
- Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over top of eggs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve and enjoy!
Storing School Breakfast Pizza
- After the pizza cools, place in an airtight container or bag. Make sure it has an airtight seal and put in the fridge. You will want to eat the pizza within the next 3-4 days. You can reheat it in the air fryer, microwave, OR enjoy it cold!
- To freeze, place pieces into a freezer safe container or bag. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.
- To make ahead, assemble pizza as directed, but stop once you sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place into refrigerator up to 48 hours. Once ready to cook, remove cover and place in oven. Add a few additional minutes to the cook time since it is chilled.
More Breakfast Recipes to try
Ham, Cheese, and Broccoli Crustless Quiche– delicious and easy to make, packed with flavor, and comes together in only about 5 minutes! A great way to use up any leftover ham from the Holidays!
Sausage Gravy Biscuit Casserole– comes together using only 7 simple ingredients! Combining biscuits with breakfast sausage, eggs, white peppered gravy, and cheese, this hearty meal is a must try!
French Toast Casserole– combines all the flavors of ooey, gooey cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a breakfast casserole! Easy to make, ready for the oven in under 10 minutes, and perfect for Christmas morning breakfast, brunch, or a weekend treat!
Breakfast Egg Scramble– an easy, stick to your bones, tasty meal perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings and/or even dinner!
Quick Coffee Cake– a delicious, flavor packed cake that is ready for the oven in under 10 minutes! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, sweet treats, or having guests over!
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Old School Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 1 tube Pilsbury Pizza Crust
- 1-½ cup frozen hash browns (thawed) *choose peppers and onions variety for added flavor!
- 1-½ cup shredded cheese *sharp cheddar
- 6 eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook sausage and drain fat.
- Stretch pizza crust on bottom of greased cookie sheet.
- Baked stretched crust for 5-7 minutes, per package instructions.
- Spoon sausage over crust and sprinkle hash browns over top. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over hash browns.
- Beat together eggs, milk, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pour over cheese.
- Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over top of eggs. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and serve! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Linda says
How many does this serve?
Kristin says
About 12 servings depending on how big you cut the pieces! Enjoy!
Shannon says
Do you bake the crust before adding all the other stuff to then cook together
Kristin says
You bake the crust 5-7 minutes in the oven prior to adding the toppings! Enjoy!
Cindy says
What are the measurements of your cookie sheet used in this recipe?
Kristin says
I use a 10×15-inches sheet pan, however, you can go larger or smaller. It’ll just change the thickness of the crust! Enjoy!