Description
This Sausage Gravy Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza combines flaky crescent roll dough with savory breakfast sausage gravy and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, making it a comforting and easy-to-make breakfast that serves 12. Ideal for brunch or a hearty breakfast gathering, it’s baked to perfection with a golden crust and cheesy, flavorful topping.
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. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it firmly into the dish, making sure to seal all the seams to prevent the dough from separating during baking. Bake the crust for 8 minutes or until it turns lightly golden.
- Cook the Sausage: While the crust is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground breakfast sausage and cook until it’s browned and crumbly. Make sure not to drain the grease as it adds flavor and moisture to the gravy.
- Make the Sausage Gravy: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the cooked sausage in the skillet. Cook and stir for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the whole milk, stirring continuously to blend the mixture smoothly. Continue stirring until the gravy thickens, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Season the gravy with black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the hot sausage gravy evenly over the pre-baked crescent roll crust to create a savory base layer.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the gravy, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese to ensure a gooey, cheesy finish.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted fully and is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor. Let it cool slightly before slicing into 12 squares. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to seal the crescent roll seams well to prevent gaps during baking.
- Do not drain the sausage grease; it helps create a rich gravy.
- Adjust black pepper to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
- Use whole milk for the best creamy texture in the gravy, but 2% milk can be substituted.
- Garnishing with fresh parsley adds visual appeal and a fresh herb flavor.
- Serve with eggs and fresh fruit for a full breakfast meal.
