Dinner

Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza Recipe

BySarah Summers December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Introduction

This Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza is a delicious and hearty way to start your day. Featuring a crispy cheese crust topped with eggs, sausage, and melty cheese, it’s a savory breakfast treat that’s both satisfying and easy to make.

The image shows a close-up of a cheesy pizza with multiple layers. The bottom layer is a golden-brown crust, topped with a layer of red tomato sauce. Above the sauce, there is a thick layer of melted white and yellow cheese that looks stretchy and gooey. On top of the cheese, there are small pieces of browned meat scattered evenly, along with sprinkled green herbs and red chili flakes for color. A woman's hand is pulling one slice slightly away, showing the stretch of melted cheese connecting the slice to the rest of the pizza. The pizza is on a white plate, set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
½ lb (225 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Spread 2 cups of mozzarella and 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly on the pan in a large circle about 10–12 inches wide to form the cheese crust.
Step 3: Bake the cheese crust for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
Step 4: Crack the eggs evenly across the cheese base. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, diced red onion, and the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Step 5: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking and the cheese is melted.
Step 6: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, slice, and serve warm.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, replace the sausage with sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
Add spinach or kale under the eggs for extra greens and nutrients.
Use a blend of cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack to add more flavor complexity.
If you prefer runnier yolks, reduce the second bake time and watch closely.

Storage

Store leftover breakfast pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat or in a toaster oven to keep the crust crispy. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.

How to Serve

A close-up of a cheesy pizza cut into slices on a white plate, showing two slices with gooey melted cheese that is golden and white in color, sprinkled with small bits of browned sausage and green herbs, along with tiny red chili flakes scattered on top. The cheese looks stretchy and slightly browned from baking, covering the crust edges which are light brown and slightly crispy. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the cheese crust in advance?

Yes, you can bake the cheese crust ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Add the toppings and eggs just before baking the second time for best results.