Breakfast Biscuit Pizza
A fluffy biscuit base topped with savory sausage gravy, crumbled breakfast sausage, and melted cheddar, perfect for brunch or a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
For the biscuit base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour For slightly lighter biscuits, try 1 3/4 cups AP flour + 1/4 cup whole wheat.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Use a pastry cutter or two forks; cold is critical.
- 3/4 cup milk Whole milk gives richer biscuits; buttermilk adds tang.
For the toppings
- 1 pound breakfast sausage Mild or spicy, based on preference.
- 2 cups sausage gravy Homemade or jarred — see tips for consistency.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar gives more flavor; mozzarella makes it milder.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the milk and stir just until a soft dough comes together. Don’t overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut circles using a 2.5–3 inch biscuit cutter. Re-roll scraps once if needed.
- Arrange the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- While the biscuits sit, cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up and brown until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Warm the sausage gravy so it’s pourable but not boiling.
Assembly and Baking
- Spoon a tablespoon or two of gravy onto each biscuit base. Top with crumbled sausage and finish with shredded cheddar.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until biscuits are golden at the edges and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the mini pizzas cool for 2–3 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
These little biscuit pizzas are perfect served straight from the baking sheet. To enhance servings, pair with a simple arugula salad, fruit, or add a runny fried egg on top.