David'S Breakfast Pizza
A hearty breakfast pizza featuring crescent rolls, eggs, sausage, cheese, and versatile toppings, perfect for brunch or weekend mornings. Rich, savory, and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent rolls
- 1 cup hash browns, thawed ⓘ
- 5 eggs ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 pound sausage, browned and drained ⓘ
- 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese ⓘ
- 1/4 cup milk ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese ⓘ
- Optional: 6-ounce can tuna or 8-ounce can salmon or 1 cup cooked leftover meat or seafood or ground meat or grated cheese ⓘ
- Optional: noodles, macaroni, potatoes, rice, hominy, spaghetti, dried beans
- Optional: cream of celery, shrimp, chicken, tomato, mushroom soups, or other canned soups ⓘ
- Optional: garlic, parsley, chives, Tabasco, chopped onion, soy sauce, sliced black olives, thyme, green pepper, bouillon, oregano, pimento, basil, cooked bacon ⓘ
- 1/2 lb. crumbled ground meat, well browned OR ⓘ
- 1/2 lb. grated or diced cheese
- noodles OR ⓘ
- macaroni OR ⓘ
- potatoes, sliced, cubed, etc. OR
- rice OR ⓘ
- hominy OR ⓘ
- spaghetti OR ⓘ
- dried beans ⓘ
- cream of celery soup OR ⓘ
- cream of shrimp soup OR ⓘ
- spaghetti sauce OR ⓘ
- cream of chicken OR
- Cheddar cheese soup OR ⓘ
- canned gravy OR ⓘ
- golden mushroom soup OR ⓘ
- reconstituted dehydrated sauce or soup or gravy mix OR ⓘ
- cream of mushroom soup OR ⓘ
- chicken gumbo soup OR ⓘ
- tomato sauce OR ⓘ
- cream of tomato soup ⓘ
- sauteed minced garlic ⓘ
- chopped parsley
- Tabasco sauce ⓘ
- sauteed chopped onion ⓘ
- minced chives ⓘ
- soy sauce ⓘ
- sliced black olives ⓘ
- thyme ⓘ
- sauteed chopped green pepper ⓘ
- instant bouillon ⓘ
- oregano ⓘ
- chopped pimento ⓘ
- basil ⓘ
- crumbled cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll the crescent rolls and press them into a greased baking dish to form the crust.
- In a skillet, cook sausage until browned and drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, beat eggs with salt and milk.
- Add cooked sausage, hash browns, and any optional ingredients like tuna, seafood, or leftover meats to the eggs mixture.
- Pour the egg mixture over the crescent roll crust.
- Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and other desired toppings like chopped parsley, chives, or olives on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Tips & Substitutions
For a crispy crust, ensure the crescent rolls are pressed evenly into the dish. Feel free to customize the protein; leftover meats from recipes like Elaine Jordan'S Chicken Spaghetti work well. If you want to make it vegetarian, omit the sausage and load up on veggies like bell peppers and mushrooms.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley or chives for color. This breakfast pizza pairs beautifully with a fresh fruit salad or a side of yogurt. For a heartier meal, consider serving with a side of hash browns or even toast. It’s perfect for brunch gatherings or as a family breakfast.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. You can also microwave individual portions for a quick meal.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of David'S Breakfast Pizza contains roughly 548 calories, with 23g protein, 108g carbohydrates, and 13g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (326% of the Daily Value), iron (222% of the Daily Value), and vitamin A (182% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1059mg per serving (46% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other types of cheese in this recipe?
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different cheeses such as mozzarella, pepper jack, or even feta for a unique flavor. Just keep in mind that the taste and melting characteristics may vary.
Is it possible to make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the pizza the night before and store it in the refrigerator before baking. Just cover it tightly with plastic wrap. When ready to bake, remove the wrap and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if it’s cold from the fridge.
What can I substitute for the sausage?
You can substitute the sausage with cooked bacon, diced ham, or even a plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option. Additionally, for a lighter version, consider using sautéed vegetables or a combination of both.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).