Breakfast Pizza

I’m a big fan of breakfast pizza, but the first time I had Casey’s breakfast pizza (YES, from a gas station – no joke), that was IT. No other breakfast pizza could hold a candle to Casey’s. While I’ve had more time on my hands lately (thanks a lot Covid-19), I decided to make it for myself. In my opinion, the MOST important thing about any pizza is the sauce – and this one makes the pizza, even though its so simple. This is super easy, anyone can do it, kids love it too.

Ingredients:

• 1 can pillsbury pizza crust dough  (feel free to make your own, but I like this product and its a time saver)
• 5 eggs
• 2 tbsp cottage cheese
• 8 oz chub breakfast sausage
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 3/4 – 1 cup milk (any kind but skim)
• 1 tsp ground sage
• 1 tsp salt – divided
• 1 tsp pepper – divided

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Lay pillsbury dough onto cookie sheet. Form to your liking and cook for 6-8 minutes until bottom is mostly firm. (par baking the dough getting it ready for toppings). Pull from oven. Set aside.
2. In small to medium skillet, over medium heat, cook breakfast sausage with garlic and onion until crumbled and brown. Removing all pink. Line plate with paper towels and drain sausage. Set aside. Do not wipe skillet clean.
3. Crack 5 eggs into bowl. Whisk in the cottage cheese. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Whisk until all combined. Over medium heat in the same skillet as the sausage, scramble the eggs until soft and most liquid is absorbed. Do not cook fully, the eggs should look very wet still but not runny. Set aside.
4. In same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium hit. Once melted and bubbly, whisk in flour and stir until absorbed and small clumps. Cook while stirring for another minute. Slowly whisk in milk until the sauce begins to thicken. Once sauce consistency stays about the same – add in the remaining 1/2 tsp and 1/2 tsp pepper. Then sprinkle in 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
5. TIME TO ASSEMBLE PIZZA!
6. Spread sauce across pizza, keep about 1/2 inch border uncovered around the edges.
7. Sprinkle remaining half cheddar cheese on top of the sauce. Feel free to add more if you like. Most people like more cheese. 🙂
8. Next sprinkle on the sausage. Spread eggs evenly across top of sausage. Finish with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Place in oven for 7-8 minutes until almost cooked. Turn on broil high for 1-2 minutes to get the top golden bubbly. e careful not to overcook.
10. Let cool. Sprinkle w/ chives & red pepper flakes. Cut & Serve!