Breakfast Pizza
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This Biscuit Breakfast Pizza is what happens when biscuits and brunch have a delicious little brainstorm. Flaky biscuit crust, melty cheese, eggs, and all your breakfast favorites baked into one ridiculously easy (and slightly genius) meal.
These breakfast pizzas are super filling, but there’s always room for something sweet! Serve these with a side of biscuit donuts, sweet rolls, or scones! OR you can switch things up and opt for my copycat McMuffin!
Why This Biscuit Breakfast Pizza Works
If you’re looking for an easy breakfast pizza recipe, this biscuit crust version is about as simple as it gets. Flaky biscuits replace traditional pizza dough, creating individual breakfast pizzas that are hearty, customizable, and perfect for busy mornings.
- Easy biscuit crust. Refrigerated biscuits create a buttery, flaky base without the hassle of making pizza dough from scratch.
- Ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weekend brunch, breakfast-for-dinner, or feeding a hungry crowd.
- Great for using leftovers. Leftover scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, or gravy all work beautifully as toppings.
- Kid-friendly. Individual breakfast pizzas let everyone customize their own with their favorite toppings.
- Freezer friendly. Make a batch now and save extras for quick breakfasts later.
The inspiration for this recipe came from an unexpected place: a gas station breakfast pizza that my pizza-obsessed husband couldn’t stop talking about. Instead of recreating it with traditional pizza dough, I used flaky canned biscuits and never looked back. They bake up golden and tender, hold all of the toppings perfectly, and make breakfast pizza feel a little more fun. Even my notoriously picky teenager gave these a solid 9 out of 10, which is about as close to a five-star review as I ever get.
Jesseca’s Recipe Review
This one is made on repeat in our home, mainly because it disappears within minutes every single time. It’s fast, filling, and ridiculously customizable. My teenager loves it, my husband requests it on weekends, and I love that it looks impressive but takes barely any effort.
Tip from Jesseca:
For an extra crispy bottom, preheat your baking sheet in the oven while you prep the biscuits. Carefully place the flattened dough onto the hot tray and bake as usual. Instant golden crust!
Breakfast Pizza Ingredients
One of the best things about this breakfast pizza with biscuit crust is how flexible it is. The base recipe uses just five simple ingredients, but it’s easy to customize with your favorite breakfast toppings.
- Flaky Biscuits: Refrigerated flaky-layer biscuits create a buttery, tender crust without any dough-making required. You can also use homemade biscuit dough, crescent roll dough, or even traditional pizza dough if preferred.
- Country Gravy: This acts as the sauce and adds incredible flavor. Homemade sausage gravy is my favorite, but a packet of country gravy works just as well when you’re short on time.
- Scrambled Eggs: Soft scrambled eggs add protein and make this feel like a true breakfast pizza. Leftover eggs work perfectly here, making this a great recipe for reducing food waste.
- Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar melts beautifully and pairs perfectly with the savory toppings. Feel free to swap in pepper jack, mozzarella, Colby Jack, or whatever cheese you have on hand.
- Bacon: Crispy bacon adds smoky flavor and a little crunch. Cooked breakfast sausage, diced ham, or even leftover breakfast meat are all great alternatives.
One of my favorite things about these mini breakfast pizzas is how easy they are to customize. Set out a variety of toppings and let everyone build their own version before baking.
Best Toppings for Breakfast Pizza
The beauty of this recipe is that you can use just about anything you’d put on a breakfast plate. Whether you’re cleaning out the refrigerator or building your dream brunch, these toppings all work well together.
- Breakfast sausage: Crumbled sausage adds rich, savory flavor and pairs especially well with gravy.
- Bacon: Crispy bacon brings a little crunch and smoky flavor to every bite.
- Ham: Diced ham is a great option if you’re looking for something a little lighter than sausage.
- Cheese: Cheddar is a classic, but pepper jack, mozzarella, Colby Jack, Swiss, and gouda are all delicious choices.
- Vegetables: Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, and green onions add color, texture, and extra flavor.
- Potatoes: Hash browns, tater tots, or diced breakfast potatoes can make these even more filling.
- Eggs: Scrambled eggs are the easiest option, but you can also crack a whole egg in the center before baking for a fun twist.
- Extras: Hot sauce, everything bagel seasoning, fresh herbs, avocado, or a drizzle of country gravy can take these over the top.
My favorite combination is scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, and a generous spoonful of sausage gravy, but it’s hard to go wrong when you start with a buttery biscuit crust.
Substitutions and Variations
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to adapt based on what’s already in your refrigerator.
- Make one large pizza: Instead of individual pizzas, press the biscuit dough together into a large rectangle or circle and bake as directed. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Change the crust: Crescent roll dough, homemade biscuit dough, or refrigerated pizza dough all work well in place of canned biscuits.
- Swap the sauce: Country gravy is my favorite, but sausage gravy, cheese sauce, or even a thin layer of cream cheese are all delicious alternatives.
- Try different proteins: Bacon, breakfast sausage, diced ham, or even leftover shredded chicken can all be used as the topping.
- Make it meatless: Skip the bacon and load it up with sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, onions, and bell peppers.
- Create a breakfast bar: Set out a variety of toppings and let everyone build their own before baking. This is especially fun for weekend brunches or feeding a crowd.
Can I Make One Large Breakfast Pizza?
Absolutely. While I love the mini version because everyone gets their own pizza, you can easily turn this into one large breakfast pizza if that’s what you’re craving.
- Simply press the biscuits together on a parchment-lined baking sheet, pinching the seams to create one large crust.
- Then add the gravy, eggs, cheese, and bacon just as you would for the individual pizzas.
Because the crust is thicker, you may need to add 3 to 5 extra minutes to the baking time. You’ll know it’s ready when the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
This is a great option for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or anytime you want to slice and serve breakfast pizza family-style.
Why Use Biscuit Dough for Breakfast Pizza?
Traditional pizza dough is delicious, but biscuit dough brings something completely different to the table. Instead of a chewy crust, you get a buttery, flaky base that pairs perfectly with breakfast favorites like eggs, bacon, cheese, and gravy.
Using refrigerated biscuits also makes this recipe incredibly approachable. There’s no yeast to proof, no dough to knead, and no waiting for it to rise. Just flatten, top, and bake.
Why You’ll Love a Biscuit Crust
- Quick and easy. Skip the extra prep work and have breakfast on the table in under 30 minutes.
- Flaky and buttery. The layers in the biscuits create a texture that’s perfect for soaking up gravy and holding your favorite toppings.
- No special ingredients required. A simple can of refrigerated biscuits does all the heavy lifting.
- Perfectly portioned. Individual pizzas make serving easy and let everyone customize their own toppings.
- Kid-approved. There’s just something fun about having your own personal breakfast pizza.
If you’ve never tried breakfast pizza on a biscuit crust, think of it as the best parts of biscuits and gravy and breakfast sandwiches rolled into one easy meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! If you have a favorite homemade biscuit recipe, go for it. Just make sure to flatten the dough rounds to about 6 inches and keep an eye on the bake time.
Yes! You can prep the toppings in advance or fully assemble and bake the pizzas, then reheat before serving. They’re great for meal prep.
Yes. The eggs should be scrambled before baking. Raw eggs won’t fully cook on top of the pizza and can result in uneven texture.
Sausage, ham, sautéed veggies, or even a little hot sauce are all great options. It’s super easy to customize to your taste.
Definitely. Press the biscuits together into one large crust, leaving no gaps between them, and build your pizza from there. You may need to add a few minutes to the bake time.
Yes! Crescent dough makes a softer, more buttery crust. Just be sure to pinch the seams together and adjust bake time as needed.
Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions
These are best served fresh, but leftovers reheat surprisingly well and make an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
- Refrigerator: Let the pizzas cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes, in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Freezer: Once cooled, wrap each pizza individually and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in a 375°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until hot in the center.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the gravy, bacon, and scrambled eggs up to 24 hours in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to eat, simply assemble the pizzas and bake as directed.
- For Meal Prep: Bake a full batch over the weekend and freeze individual portions for quick weekday breakfasts. They’re easy to reheat and perfect for busy mornings.
Looking for more easy breakfast ideas? Browse all of my favorite breakfast recipes to find everything from cozy baked breakfasts to quick grab-and-go favorites.
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Biscuit Breakfast Pizza (Easy Breakfast Pizza with Biscuit Crust)
Ingredients
- 1 can flaky biscuits (8 count)
- 1 cup country gravy (or sausage gravy)
- 4 large eggs (cooked and scrambled)
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4-6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat, for easy cleanup.
- Open the canned biscuits. Press with your hand directly onto the lined baking tray and press into a six inch circle. Repeat with the remaining biscuits until you have 8 flat circles to work with.
- Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the country gravy onto each flattened biscuit, making sure to get almost all the way to the sides of each.
- Add additional toppings onto the gravy. We like to add in this order: eggs, cheese, bacon. Keeping the eggs under the cheese makes them less likely to overcook in the oven.
- Bake the pizzas for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges of the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is nice and melted on top.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
