Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout
Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Crispy pizza crust topped with creamy sausage gravy, flaky biscuits, and melted cheese. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the technique for a better-than-takeout breakfast pizza. The golden, crispy crust and creamy sausage gravy will make your kitchen smell amazing. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta and Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls.
Why This Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy pizza crust
- Creamy sausage gravy
- Melty cheese and flaky biscuits
- Better than takeout
- Easy and ready in 30 minutes
What You'll Need for Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Pizza dough
- Breakfast sausage
- Milk
- Flour
- Butter
- Shredded cheese
- Biscuit mix
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Italian seasoning
- Optional: Green onions
- Optional: Crumbled bacon
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pizza dough: Homemade or store-bought is fine.
- Breakfast sausage: Mild or spicy, as preferred.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Pizza Stone — Ensures a crispy crust → See on Amazon
- Cast Iron Skillet — Perfect for cooking the sausage gravy → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the pizza dough: Let it rest while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Cook the sausage: Crumble the sausage into a skillet and cook until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Prepare the biscuits: Follow the instructions on the biscuit mix package. Cut the biscuits in half and set aside.
- Assemble the pizza: Stretch the pizza dough into a circle and place it on a greased baking sheet. Spread the sausage gravy evenly over the dough. Arrange the biscuit halves on top of the gravy. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the biscuits.
- Bake the pizza: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout
- Pro tip: Use a pizza stone for a crispy crust.
- Common mistake and fix: If the gravy is too thick, add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Pro tip: For a faster breakfast, use refrigerated biscuit dough.
- Pro tip: Add crumbled bacon or green onions for extra flavor.
Storing & Reheating Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The pizza dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight.
Freezing Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout
Freeze the uncooked pizza for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, but the crust may become soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, use spicy sausage and add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the gravy.
- Best substitution: Use refrigerated biscuit dough for a faster breakfast.
- Make-ahead: The pizza dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the gravy is too thick, add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pizza dough
- Breakfast sausage
- Milk
- Flour
- Butter
- Shredded cheese
- Biscuit mix
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Italian seasoning
Optional Toppings
- Green onions
- Crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough: Let it rest while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Cook the sausage: Crumble the sausage into a skillet and cook until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Prepare the biscuits: Follow the instructions on the biscuit mix package. Cut the biscuits in half and set aside.
- Assemble the pizza: Stretch the pizza dough into a circle and place it on a greased baking sheet. Spread the sausage gravy evenly over the dough. Arrange the biscuit halves on top of the gravy. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the biscuits.
- Bake the pizza: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, use spicy sausage and add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the gravy.
- Best substitution: Use refrigerated biscuit dough for a faster breakfast.
- Make-ahead: The pizza dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the gravy is too thick, add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze the uncooked pizza for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, but the crust may become soggy.
- Make ahead: The pizza dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, the pizza dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Assemble the pizza and bake just before serving.
If the gravy is lumpy, it's likely that the flour was not fully cooked before adding the milk. To fix this, cook the roux for a few minutes before adding the milk.
Yes, you can use any type of sausage you prefer. Italian sausage or chorizo would also be delicious.
Yes, this recipe is much better than takeout. The homemade sausage gravy and flaky biscuits make this breakfast pizza irresistible.
Yes, freeze the leftover pizza for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
