Tasty Muffin Morning Pizza

Transform boring breakfast items into a mouthwatering morning delight with these English muffin breakfast pizzas. Your family will rush to eat when they smell the mix of crunchy English muffins, smooth sawmill gravy, soft eggs, and tasty sausage. It's a filling dish that works great for quick weekday breakfasts or lazy weekend mornings.

I whipped this up when my nephew slept over and didn't want just cereal. These days, whenever family stops by, they ask for these pizzas, and the little ones always jump in to build their own.

Ingredients

• English muffins: They make a fantastic crunchy foundation that doesn't fall apart with toppings
• Eggs: They boost protein and give a soft texture; try to grab locally sourced ones
• Breakfast sausage: Adds that yummy meaty flavor; pick whatever type you like, hot or mild
• Mild cheddar cheese: Gives that awesome gooey top layer; grate it fresh for better melting
• Milk: Makes your gravy silky and eggs extra fluffy; full-fat works best
• Sausage drippings: The key to genuine country gravy taste
• Flour: Gets your gravy to just the right thickness
• Salt: Brings out all the tastes
• Pepper: Adds a bit of kick; use more or less as you like

Step-by-Step Instructions

Brown the Sausage:

Cook your breakfast sausage all the way through in a cast iron skillet until it's nicely browned and broken up with no pink spots left. Cast iron really helps get that perfect browning and taste. Take out the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and put it aside, making sure to keep exactly ¼ cup of those tasty drippings in the pan.

Create the Sawmill Gravy:

Put flour right into the hot sausage fat in your pan, whisking all the time so you don't get clumps. Cook this mix for about 2 minutes until it turns a nice golden color and smells a bit nutty. Very gradually pour in milk while stirring non-stop. Keep cooking and stirring until it gets thick enough to stick to the back of a spoon, around 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper until it tastes just right.

Prepare English Muffin Bases:

Split your English muffins in half using a fork instead of a knife to create lots of little pockets that'll hold your toppings better. Put them cut side up on a baking sheet and lightly toast them until they're barely golden. This makes a strong base that won't get mushy from all your toppings.

Cook the Eggs:

In another non-stick pan, scramble your eggs over medium-low heat. Add a tiny bit of milk before beating them for extra fluffiness. Cook them slowly, gently folding instead of stirring hard, until they're just set but still a little wet. They'll finish cooking under the broiler later.

Assemble and Broil:

Turn your broiler to high. Put the toasted English muffin halves on a baking sheet. Spread plenty of warm gravy on each muffin half. Add scrambled eggs, sharing them evenly among all the muffins. Sprinkle with your cooked sausage bits and finish with a good layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Put under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully until cheese is fully melted and starts to bubble and brown in spots.

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The sawmill gravy really makes this dish stand out. My grandma taught me this method - she grew up down South - and using real sausage drippings creates that genuine country breakfast flavor that those packet mixes just can't touch.

Make Ahead Options

These breakfast pizzas are perfect for planning ahead. You can cook your sausage and make the gravy up to three days early, keeping them in separate covered containers in your fridge. On the morning you want to eat them, just warm up the gravy, cook fresh eggs, and finish putting them together before broiling. You can even freeze the fully cooked pizzas. Just wrap each one in foil and freeze. When you want them, heat from frozen in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes.

Customization Ideas

Switch up this basic recipe with different options. Try bacon instead of sausage, or go meatless with cooked mushrooms and spinach. Use pepper jack for some heat or swiss for something milder. Add thin slices of tomato, avocado, or fresh herbs after cooking. For a Mexican twist, use chorizo in your gravy and top with salsa after broiling. The main idea stays the same, but you can come up with tons of flavor combos.

Kid Friendly Approach

Kids go crazy for this recipe because it mixes two things they love - breakfast and pizza. Make it fun by setting up a make-your-own pizza station where everyone picks their toppings. Toast the English muffins first, get all the basics ready, and let family members create their own masterpieces. This helps picky eaters try new things and turns breakfast into a fun family activity instead of just another meal.

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My family always comes running when these breakfast pizzas are cooking. They hit that sweet spot between familiar comfort food and something special that makes everyday breakfast items feel exciting. Whether you've got a house full of guests or just want to jazz up your own morning, these little pizzas will make everyone smile with every bite.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these breakfast pizzas ahead of time?

You bet! Make all your components (gravy, eggs, and cooked sausage) the day before and keep them in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, just toast your muffins, pile on your toppings, and broil until everything's hot and the cheese has melted.

→ What can I substitute for breakfast sausage?

Crispy bacon, diced ham, or meat-free alternatives work great. Going vegetarian? Just use butter instead of meat drippings for your gravy and toss in some mushrooms or veggie sausage crumbles for extra flavor.

→ How do I make the fluffiest scrambled eggs?

For super fluffy eggs, beat them really well with a tiny bit of milk before cooking. Use a non-stick pan on medium-low heat, and gently fold them instead of stirring too much. Take them off the heat while they still look a little wet since they'll keep cooking after.

→ Can I freeze these breakfast pizzas?

They freeze really well after you put them together but before the final broil. Just wrap each one in plastic and foil, then freeze for up to a month. When you want one, unwrap and bake at 350°F until hot and melty, around 15-20 minutes.

→ What other toppings would work well on these breakfast pizzas?

You can try chopped peppers, onions, mushrooms, baby spinach, fresh tomato slices, or avocado chunks. Want more flavor? Switch up your cheese with pepper jack, Swiss, or crumbled feta. A dash of hot sauce or spoonful of salsa adds a nice kick too.

→ What's the best way to reheat leftovers?

For the crunchiest results, warm them up in a toaster oven or regular oven at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes. This keeps the muffin base crispy, unlike microwaving. In a rush? The microwave works too – just zap for 30-45 seconds.