Description

This English Muffin Breakfast Pizza is a savory and satisfying morning dish that combines a crispy toasted English muffin base topped with creamy sawmill gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and melted mild cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, it features the comforting flavors of classic Southern breakfast sausage gravy with the convenience of a pizza-style presentation.

Ingredients

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Base and Toppings

4 English muffins, split
4 large eggs
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk (for eggs)
1/4 cup milk (for gravy)
1/2 lb breakfast sausage

Gravy

1/4 cup reserved sausage drippings
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Cook the sausage: In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is well browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the pan, reserving 1/4 cup of the drippings for the gravy.
Make the sawmill gravy: Add the flour to the reserved sausage drippings in the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup of milk, continuing to stir until the gravy thickens and is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
Toast the English muffins: While making the gravy, lightly toast the split English muffins until they are crisp and golden on the cut side. Set aside on a baking sheet.
Scramble the eggs: In a non-stick skillet, scramble the eggs with a dash of milk until soft and fluffy. Remove from heat.
Preheat broiler and assemble: Preheat your oven broiler to high. On each toasted English muffin half, spoon a layer of sawmill gravy, then add a portion of the scrambled eggs, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and top with cooked sausage.
Broil the breakfast pizzas: Place the assembled English muffin pizzas under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Serve hot: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm and delicious.

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet if available to enhance flavor, especially for the sausage and gravy.
Adjust the seasoning in the gravy with additional black pepper if you prefer it spicier.
For a lower fat version, drain excess fat from the sausage before making the gravy.
Feel free to substitute mild cheddar with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
Keep a close eye during broiling to prevent the cheese from burning.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Broiling
Cuisine: American