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By: Becky Hardin

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Breakfast Pizza is one of my family’s favorite breakfast recipes! From the crescent roll crust to the eggs and cheese and everything in between, this pizza is filling and so tasty. Plus this pizza is made in a sheet pan, so it’s super easy to make!

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What’s in this Breakfast Pizza Recipe?

This Breakfast Pizza Recipe is so easy! Using a sheet pan makes the whole process simple, clean and it makes a huge batch so you can feed a crowd.

  • Crescent Roll Dough: An easy hack to create a rich, buttery crust that goes perfectly with the breakfast flavor of this pizza. You can use homemade crescent roll dough if you prefer.
  • Breakfast Sausage: Adds a rich salty, sweet, and umami flavor. You can use mild, hot, or maple-flavored sausage. I recommend Jimmy Dean brand.
  • Frozen Hashbrowns: Add delicious breakfast potato flavor to the pizza. Make sure to fully thaw them before using.
  • Cheese: I like Mexican cheese, but cheddar, Swiss, or American would all be delicious! And don’t forget to add some Parmesan to the eggs!
  • Eggs: Help bind the pizza toppings to the crust and create that breakfast casserole-like flavor.
  • Milk: Adds moisture to the eggs and helps them cook up fluffy.
  • Salt + Pepper: Enhances the natural flavor of the eggs.

Pro Tip: Be sure to grease your sheet pan so that the pizza is easy to remove once it is baked.

Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza Topping Ideas

There are so many ways to customize this pizza to suit your individual tastes. Try:

  • Meat Lovers: Swap the hashbrowns for crumbled bacon and diced ham.
  • Veggie Lovers: Swap the sausage for spinach, onions, mushrooms, and peppers.
  • Ham & Cheese: Swap out the sausage for diced ham and use Swiss cheese.
  • Southwest: Spread a layer of refried beans over the pizza crust and top it with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and Mexican cheese. Garnish with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
  • Smoked Salmon: Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the pizza crust. Top it with smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onions, and capers. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh dill.
  • Greek: Spread a layer of tzatziki sauce or hummus over the pizza crust. Top with diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Sprinkle with oregano.
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How to Store and Reheat

Breakfast pizza is best enjoyed as soon as it’s cooked, but leftovers will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the oven at 400°F until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Freeze breakfast pizza whole or cut into individual slices tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.

Serving Suggestions

This breakfast pizza is a pretty complete meal. I suggest serving it with a side of fruit and cream cheese dip or a strawberry mango smoothie.

If you’re in the mood for a co*cktail with breakfast, check out Sherbet Mimosas, Champagne Sangria, Pitcher Mojitos, or Peach Frose.

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5-Star Review

“This is amazing! I teach High School Foods class and my students made this in class. We used 1lb of sausage and the crescent roll sheets. Taste is superb!” – Lisa

Recipe

Breakfast Pizza Recipe

4.57 from 182 votes

Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 20 minutes minutes

Total: 30 minutes minutes

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Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza is a favorite easy breakfast recipe! From the crescent roll crust to the eggs and cheese and everything in between, this pizza is filling and so easy to make!

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough (1 tube)
  • 8 ounces breakfast sausage (Jimmy Dean recommended)
  • 1 cup frozen shredded hashbrowns thawed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or your favorite cheese!
  • 5 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove the crescent rolls from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.

    8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough

  • Spray a small sheet pan (about 10×15-inches) with nonstick spray. For a deeper-dish pizza, use a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  • Brown the sausage in a skillet and drain.

    8 ounces breakfast sausage

  • Spread the crescent rolls onto the bottom of the prepared pan. You will have to press and work the dough a little to make sure it covers the pan… pinch the pieces together.

  • Spoon sausage over the crust.

  • Spread the potatoes over the meat.

    1 cup frozen shredded hashbrowns

  • Sprinkle the cheese over the potatoes.

    1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • Combine the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, Parmesan together in a separate bowl.

    5 large eggs, ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set. Oven times vary so check it about halfway through.

Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!

Becky’s tips

  • Be sure to thaw the hash browns before using them, if they are frozen they will not cook through fully. Thaw them in the fridge overnight before using.
  • Be sure to grease your sheet pan so that the pizza is easy to remove once it is baked.
  • Have fun with this breakfast pizza recipe! Use all your favorite toppings and get the kids to help out too!

Storage:Store breakfast pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1slice Calories: 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) Protein: 18g (36%) Fat: 28g (43%) Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Monounsaturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 203mg (68%) Sodium: 944mg (41%) Potassium: 287mg (8%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 408IU (8%) Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 181mg (18%) Iron: 2mg (11%)

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What is the difference between breakfast pizza and regular pizza?

The main difference is in the toppings. Breakfast pizza utilizes toppings that you’d find at the breakfast table. In this sheet pan version, we also opted to swap traditional pizza dough for crescent dough to bring even more breakfast flavor!

Is breakfast pizza healthy?

That depends on the toppings! You can keep breakfast pizza pretty healthy if you’re careful with the add-ons, or you can let things be carefree and fun by adding everything your heart desires. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so never skip it!

How many calories are in a piece of breakfast pizza?

It varies based on the toppings chosen, but this version has just over 400 calories per serving.

Can you use regular pizza dough for the base?

This breakfast sheet pan pizza is made with a crescent dough base so that it’s nice and light. You can easily turn this into a more classic pizza by using pizza dough if you prefer.

Can you make it ahead of time?

If you like, you can build the pizza the night before and keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake it.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Michael

Posted on 12/16/2023

With the egg mixture does the crust get crunchy? I’m goin to bake one so wondering n cant wait. Thanks…Breakfast Pizza Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (15)

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 12/18/2023

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Hi Michael, we found that the edges still crisped up nicely!

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Lupe Martinez

Posted on 9/23/2023

What do you use for like a sauce on the pizza to make the toppings not fall off

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 9/26/2023

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Hi Lupe, this is a white pizza, so the cheese holds the toppings on!

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Lynn Pierce

Posted on 9/10/2023

Made this recipe for my grandsons and they demolished it!!!!!Breakfast Pizza Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (20)

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 9/11/2023

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Oh, we’re so happy to hear that, Lynn!

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Lisa

Posted on 3/28/2023

This is amazing! I teach High School Foods class and my students made this in class. We used 1lb of sausage and the crescent roll sheets. Taste is superb!Breakfast Pizza Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (23)

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Olivia

Posted on 12/28/2021

Delicious and so easy! I sautéed some onions and spinach for a veg version and it was perfect! Will definitely make again. Thank you!Breakfast Pizza Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (25)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 12/29/2021

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Thanks for sharing, Olivia!

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Karla

Posted on 11/30/2021

I have made a similar breakfast pizza before. This time I plan to make for Christmas but change to vegetarian sausage for my son and daughter-in-law. Delicious.Breakfast Pizza Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (28)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 12/1/2021

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Let us know how it goes!

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Joe

Posted on 8/30/2021

Added country gravy spooned on!! Very good!!Breakfast Pizza Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (31)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 9/3/2021

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Thanks for sharing, Joe!

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CHRISTINE SHANAHAN

Posted on 5/7/2022

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Did you bake pizza with gravy on it or spoon it on afterwards?

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Barbara Warner

Posted on 7/1/2021

Besides giving us delicious recipes, you have a wonderful format that makes it easy to print and keep in a notebook. Thanks for making your recipes so easy to make and print out.

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 7/9/2021

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Thank you for such a sweet comment, Barbara!

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Annabell

Posted on 6/3/2021

Can’t wait to make this but I’m confused as to how many crescent rolls this calls for. The ones I buy are huge…you mentioned a “bag” full, I think. How many ounces of ready made crescent rolls do you use? Thank you for your help.

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 6/10/2021

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It is one can of crescent rolls!

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Missy

Posted on 4/22/2021

So so good. Family pleaser!Breakfast Pizza Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (39)

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Becky Hardin

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Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Missy!

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FAQs

Is breakfast pizza healthy? ›

For starters, pizza can contain less sugar than a lot of other breakfast food options, such as cereal. Fat and protein from toppings can also help you stay full longer, which can prevent hanger and help you maintain productivity throughout the day.

How long is breakfast pizza good for in the fridge? ›

Storage: Leftover pizza can be stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or toaster oven for best results.

What is pizza sauce vs tomato sauce? ›

Tomato sauce is similar to pizza sauce, but they are not the same. The main difference between tomato sauce for pasta and pizza sauce is that pasta sauce is cooked in the preparation of the sauce and pizza sauce is an uncooked tomato sauce that cooks along with the pizza.

What sauce does pizza use? ›

Pizza fans regularly utilize marinara sauce to give their recipes a boost of flavor. Fresh ingredients are vital when it comes to producing marinara from scratch.

What's healthier, pizza or cheerios? ›

"You may be surprised to find out that an average slice of pizza and a bowl of cereal with whole milk contain nearly the same amount of calories," Amer told the site. "However, pizza packs a much larger protein punch, which will keep you full and boost satiety throughout the morning."

What is the most unhealthy thing about pizza? ›

Pizza is high in saturated fats due to cheese and processed meat toppings, which can increase your cholesterol levels as well as risk for heart disease. Eating three-four slices of pizza or more, on a regular basis, can have detrimental health consequences.

Can you eat 2 week old pizza? ›

According to the USDA, if the pizza has been refrigerated at a temperature below 40 degrees, its only safe to eat for up to 4 days. The USDA says that after 4 days, you run the risk of getting a food-borne illness, such as Salmonella, norovirus, or other diseases with horrifying Latin names.

Is day old pizza ok to eat? ›

Make sure to label your container with the day you first ate it, then keep it in the refrigerator for no longer than four days. And, according to the USDA, you can pop your leftovers in the freezer and they'll stay good for up to two months.

Can I eat 2 day old pizza? ›

The USDA's food safety guidelines state that leftover pizza will last in the refrigerator for up to four days — provided the two-hour rule was followed beforehand. To properly refrigerate your leftover pizza, wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container.

Did Red Baron discontinue breakfast pizza? ›

So sorry BigTymeSkier, we are no longer making any of the Breakfast Scrambles. Please check our website for other great pizzas! Whether you are feeding a crowd or yourself, there's a RED BARON® Pizza for you! From Classic Crust to Deep Dish Minis, you'll find a pizza to love.

Does Aldi have breakfast pizza? ›

Aldi's breakfast pizza is the hearty, savory meal that I actually want to eat for breakfast. Plus, pro tip: it's a crowd-pleaser on holidays, at brunch, and especially the morning after a late night out. Because this is a take-and-bake pizza, it is fresh, so it has a shorter lifespan than Aldi's frozen pizzas.

What is the difference between breakfast pizza and regular pizza? ›

Breakfast pizza is essentially a way to enjoy all your favorite breakfast foods, like bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and more. But instead of eating them on a plate, breakfast pizza allows you to enjoy all these ingredients on top of a pizza.

What was McDonald's breakfast sauce made of? ›

McDonald's published the ingredients list on its website. The main ingredients of breakfast sauce are oil, eggs, and vinegar — so, basically, mayonnaise. It's the little extras that give it its distinct flavor. Dehydrated cheddar cheese, buttermilk, and whey all contribute cheesiness.

What is breakfast gravy made of? ›

If you ask ten southern cooks how to make breakfast gravy, you'll probably get ten different answers. While every family seems to have their own “secret” recipe, they're all quite similar. In fact, this simple dish really only needs four ingredients: butter, flour, milk, and sausage.

What is Casey's breakfast pizza made of? ›

At Casey's, customers ordering a pizza can choose a bacon, sausage or veggie pizza to start, and customize it with cheese sauce or sausage gravy. All come with scrambled eggs. Ham is another optional ingredient, as well as green peppers, onions, black olives, mushrooms, and jalapenos.

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