This School Breakfast Pizza brings a twist to the morning routine with its buttery crescent roll crust and hearty sausage gravy topping. It recreates the classic school cafeteria favorite with layers of melted cheese and savory sausage, all baked to perfection. Ideal for a comforting start to the day, this school breakfast pizza is a surefire way to please a crowd and bring back fond memories.
Why This Recipe Works
- Nostalgic Flavors: This school breakfast pizza recipe captures the essence of childhood mornings, offering a taste of nostalgia that’s both comforting and familiar.
- Easy and Versatile: With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s a breeze to make. Plus, the recipe is adaptable, allowing for variations in sausage and cheese to suit different tastes.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Whether serving a family breakfast or entertaining guests, this pizza’s delicious combination of flaky crust, savory gravy, and melted cheese is sure to win over everyone at the table.
Ingredients Needed
Complete list of ingredients with quantities and instructions is located in the recipe card below
- Breakfast Sausage: The key ingredient for the topping. You can choose from a variety of sausages like turkey, pork, or even a plant-based option to cater to different dietary preferences.
- Flour: Used to thicken the gravy. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Milk: Creates the creamy base for the gravy. Dairy-free milks like almond or oat milk work well for a lighter version.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Adds a gooey, cheesy topping.
- Crescent Rolls: Provides a quick and easy crust. For a homemade touch, you could use pizza dough or even a pre-baked flatbread as alternatives.
- Additional Seasonings: Consider incorporating herbs like sage or thyme to complement the sausage, or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
How To Make School Breakfast Pizza
- Preheat the Oven: Turn your oven on to 350°F (180°C) to get it warm while you prepare everything else.
- Brown the Sausage: Put a skillet on the stove over medium heat and cook the sausage until it’s no longer pink. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks so it’s nicely crumbled.
- Make the Gravy: Once the sausage is cooked, sprinkle flour, salt, and pepper over it. Stir well until the flour has mixed in with the sausage. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly. Keep cooking and stirring until the mix thickens up into a gravy. Let it bubble gently for about 5 more minutes to make sure it’s thick.
- Add Cheese to Gravy: Turn off the heat and mix in the mozzarella cheese with the sausage gravy until it’s all melted and smooth.
- Prepare the Crust: Take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent rolls and lay them out flat to form a rectangle shape on the baking sheet. Press the seams together where the rolls meet so the crust is all one piece. You can even roll the edges a bit to make a crust edge.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the sausage and cheese gravy evenly over the crescent roll crust. Make sure it’s all covered.
- Bake: Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the edges of the crust are a nice golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Take the pizza out of the oven and let it cool down for a few minutes. Then, cut it into slices and it’s ready to enjoy!
Tips For Making School Breakfast Pizza
- Choosing the Right Sausage: Select a sausage that matches your flavor preferences. Mild, hot, or even sweet sausages can drastically change the taste profile of your breakfast pizza. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available for those looking for plant-based alternatives.
- Achieving the Perfect Gravy Thickness: Start with the suggested amount of flour, but don’t hesitate to adjust. If your gravy is too thin, sprinkle in a little more flour while cooking. If it’s too thick, gradually add more milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Crust Options: While crescent roll dough offers convenience and a flaky texture, experimenting with different bases can be fun. Try a homemade dough for a thicker crust or a pre-baked flatbread for a crunchier bottom.
- Cheese Varieties: Mozzarella is great for a stretchy, melty topping, but mixing in other cheeses like sharp cheddar or pepper jack can add depth and a kick of flavor.
- Even Distribution of Ingredients: When adding the sausage gravy to the crust, ensure it’s spread evenly. This guarantees that every bite is full of flavor and keeps the crust from getting soggy in certain areas.
- Pre-Baking the Crust: For an extra-crispy bottom, consider pre-baking the crescent roll crust for about 5-7 minutes before adding the toppings. This can help prevent the crust from becoming too soft under the gravy.
- Customize Your Toppings: Beyond the classic sausage and cheese, feel free to add other breakfast favorites like diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or even a sprinkle of diced bacon for added texture and taste.
- Let It Rest: After baking, allow the pizza to rest for a few minutes before slicing. This helps the toppings set and makes it easier to cut into neat, appetizing pieces.
- Serving Suggestions: For a complete breakfast experience, serve the pizza with a side of fresh fruit or a light salad. This balances the meal and adds a refreshing contrast to the hearty pizza.
Storing
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat slices in the oven or toaster oven to maintain the crust’s crispiness, avoiding the microwave which can make it soggy.
Looking for more recipes that use Crescent rolls? Check out our easy and delicious Big Mac Pinwheels!
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School Breakfast Pizza
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Bring back those nostalgic school morning flavors with this School Breakfast Pizza. It’s crafted with a buttery, flaky crescent dough base and smothered in a hearty, cheesy sausage gravy. Perfect for starting any day with a satisfying, crowd-pleasing breakfast.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cans crescent rolls 8 count each
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked. Break it into small pieces as it cooks for even distribution in the gravy.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage with flour, salt, and pepper, stirring until the flour is fully absorbed. Gradually stir in the milk and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens. Let it simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and incorporated into the gravy.
- Unroll the crescent rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into a rectangle. Pinch together seams and roll the edges slightly to form a crust.
- Spread the sausage gravy evenly over the crescent dough, reaching all the way to the edges.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the gravy is bubbly.
- Cut into squares and enjoy a delicious slice of breakfast pizza.
Notes
- Alternative Dough: Crescent roll dough sheets can make this recipe even easier with no seams to pinch together.
- Customization: Feel free to experiment with different types of breakfast sausage and cheese to tailor the flavor to your liking.
- Storing Leftovers: Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick and tasty breakfast.
- Sausage Gravy Thickness: If your gravy is too thick, you can thin it with a little more milk. Too thin? Cook it a bit longer to reduce and thicken.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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