Description
This Sausage Gravy Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza is a savory and comforting morning treat featuring a flaky crescent roll crust topped with creamy sausage gravy and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make breakfast pizza combines classic Southern-style sausage gravy flavors with the convenience of pre-made dough, creating a delicious and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Sausage Gravy
- 0.5 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or sheet pan to prevent sticking. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the dish, making sure to seal all the seams well. Bake the crust for 8 minutes until it turns lightly golden.
- Cook Sausage: While the crust bakes, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground breakfast sausage. Cook it until it’s browned and crumbled evenly, ensuring it’s fully cooked. Do not drain the grease as it will be used to make the gravy.
- Make Sausage Gravy: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage in the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring for about 1 minute to cook the flour. Gradually whisk in the whole milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the prepared sausage gravy evenly over the pre-baked crescent roll crust in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the sausage gravy to cover the surface.
- Bake Pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into 12 squares and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the gravy.
- To save time, you can prepare the sausage gravy the night before and reheat it before assembling the pizza.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Chopped fresh parsley adds fresh flavor and a pop of color but can be omitted if unavailable.
