Breakfast Pizza: 13 Sheet Pan Morning Pies That Feed a Full House on Christmas Morning

Breakfast pizza is the reason my nephews now set alarms on Christmas morning. The first year I made it, I was staring at a house full of sleepy relatives, one oven, and no plan, so I spread crescent dough on a sheet pan, poured on sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and a blanket of cheese, and cut it into squares. It vanished in ten minutes, and everyone said it tasted like the school cafeteria pizza they still dream about. One pan feeds the entire crowd, and it is easy to make your own way. Cooks have been putting eggs on pizza crust for decades, and the history of breakfast pizza runs from school lunch trays to gas station counters. Here you will find the old-school sausage gravy classic, hash brown and biscuit crusts, veggie versions, and sweet fruit and cinnamon pies for dessert. Preheat that oven and grab your biggest sheet pan..

Old School Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza

This is the famous one that people remember from the school cafeteria, and it is even better at home. A golden crust gets a thick layer of creamy sausage gravy, soft scrambled eggs, and plenty of melty cheddar and mozzarella. Cook the gravy until it is thick enough to coat a spoon, or the crust will get soggy. Scramble the eggs just until softly set, since they finish in the oven. Serve it with our Christmas breakfast casseroles for a holiday spread..

You will need: 1 lb pizza dough, 1 lb breakfast sausage, 1/4 cup flour, 2 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 8 large eggs scrambled softly, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1 cup shredded mozzarella

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 425 F and press dough into an oiled sheet pan. Bake 8 minutes. 2. Brown sausage until fully cooked, sprinkle in flour, then stir in milk and pepper and simmer until thick. 3. Spread gravy over the crust. 4. Top with eggs and both cheeses. 5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza

All the joy of a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, cut into big squares for everyone. Crispy bacon and a sharp cheddar base go under eggs that you set right into little wells in the cheese, so each square gets its own sunny yolk. Bake until the egg whites are fully set. If anyone prefers firm yolks, give it a few more minutes. This breakfast pizza is perfect with hot coffee. Would you love breakfast sandwiches like this?

You will need: 1 lb pizza dough, 10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, 6 large eggs, 2 green onions sliced, salt and pepper

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 450 F and press dough into an oiled sheet pan. Bake 8 minutes. 2. Top with cheese and bacon. 3. Make 6 small wells in the cheese and add an egg to each. 4. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until whites are set. 6. Top with green onions.

Biscuits and Gravy Morning Pie

Southern cooks will love this one, because the crust tastes like a fluffy buttermilk biscuit. Refrigerated biscuit dough gets pressed into a pan and topped with sausage gravy, eggs, and cheese. It is basically biscuits and gravy you can hold in your hand. Press the dough thin so it bakes through in the center. A little hot sauce on top is perfect. Have you tried biscuit dough hacks from scratch?

You will need: 1 can (16 oz) large refrigerated biscuits, 1 lb breakfast sausage, 1/4 cup flour, 2 cups milk, 6 large eggs scrambled softly, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, 1/2 tsp pepper

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 375 F and press biscuits together into a greased sheet pan. Bake 10 minutes. 2. Brown sausage, sprinkle in flour, add milk and pepper, and simmer until thick. 3. Spread gravy on the crust. 4. Top with eggs and cheese. 5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.

Hash Brown Crust Breakfast Pizza

Skip the dough and use crispy hash browns as the crust for a gluten-free friendly breakfast pizza. Shredded potatoes get pressed into a hot pan with egg and cheese, baked until golden and crisp, then topped with ham, eggs, and more cheese. Squeeze the potatoes dry in a towel so the crust really crisps. A hot oven is the secret. It is like a diner breakfast plate in one slice. Would your family also go for frozen hash brown recipes?

You will need: 20 oz refrigerated shredded hash browns squeezed dry, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 6 large eggs scrambled softly, 1 cup diced ham, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, 2 tbsp oil

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 425 F and oil a sheet pan. 2. Mix hash browns, 1 egg, and parmesan and press thin into the pan. 3. Bake 25 minutes until golden and crisp. 4. Top with scrambled eggs, ham, and cheddar. 5. Bake 8 minutes more until cheese melts.

Ham and Egg Breakfast Pizza

Leftover holiday ham finds its happiest home on this breakfast pizza. A thin crust gets a smear of sauce, plenty of melted cheese, ribbons of ham and a few eggs baked right on top until the whites set and the yolks stay sunny. Fresh basil leaves add color and a little sweetness. It is perfect for the morning after a big ham dinner. Swap in Swiss for a nutty, cafe-style flavor. Bake until the whites are fully set. Serve it next to hearty steak and eggs for a big brunch. Will you try it?

You will need: 1 lb pizza dough, 1/2 cup pizza sauce, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss, 1 1/2 cups diced or thin-sliced ham, 4 large eggs, fresh basil leaves, salt and pepper

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 450 F and press dough into an oiled pan. Bake 8 minutes. 2. Spread sauce and sprinkle with cheese and ham. 3. Make 4 small wells and crack an egg into each. 4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until whites are fully set. 5. Top with basil, salt and pepper.

Western Omelet Morning Pie

All the flavors of a Western omelet, peppers, onion and tomato, spread over a crisp crust with sliced eggs. This morning pie is colorful, hearty and a great way to use up vegetables in the crisper drawer. Slice the onion and peppers thin so they turn sweet and tender in the hot oven. Hard-cooked egg slices or soft scrambled eggs both work. Cheddar and a touch of Monterey Jack melt beautifully underneath. It is a diner classic in a new shape. Want more classic diner breakfasts?

You will need: 1 lb pizza dough, 1/2 cup pizza sauce, 1 bell pepper sliced thin, 1/2 onion sliced thin, 2 tomatoes sliced, 4 hard-cooked eggs sliced, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 425 F and press dough into an oiled pan. Bake 8 minutes. 2. Spread sauce and sprinkle with both cheeses. 3. Layer tomato, pepper and onion on top. 4. Bake 12 minutes until bubbly. 5. Arrange egg slices over the hot pie and serve.

Southwest Chorizo Breakfast Pizza

Spicy chorizo, mushrooms, tomatoes and eggs make this breakfast pizza a fiesta first thing in the morning. Bake the crust in a big round pan, cut it into wedges, then pile the hot chorizo and egg topping in the middle so everyone scoops their own. Crack the eggs into little wells so each serving gets a runny yolk. Cook the chorizo until fully browned and drain it well so the crust stays crisp. Top with avocado, salsa and cilantro after baking for fresh color. It is a fun change from the usual holiday brunch. Would your family love make-ahead breakfast burritos too?

You will need: 1 lb pizza dough, 12 oz Mexican chorizo, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack, 5 large eggs, 1 avocado diced, 1/2 cup salsa, chopped cilantro

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 425 F and press dough into an oiled pan. Bake 8 minutes. 2. Cook chorizo and mushrooms until browned and fully cooked, then drain. 3. Top crust with cheese and chorizo mixture. 4. Make 5 wells and crack in the eggs. 5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until whites are set, then finish with avocado, salsa and cilantro.

Egg Boat Breakfast Pizza

This boat-shaped breakfast pizza is inspired by Turkish pide, a long flatbread with folded edges and eggs baked right into the center. Brush the crust with egg and scatter on sesame seeds so it bakes up shiny and nutty. Add the eggs halfway through baking so the yolks stay soft and golden. A layer of feta and mozzarella underneath makes it rich, and a handful of wilted spinach is an easy extra. Slice it into strips for dipping. Love little egg bakes? Try our coffee shop egg bites.

You will need: 1 lb pizza dough, 1 egg beaten for brushing, 1 tbsp black and white sesame seeds, 2 cups baby spinach wilted and squeezed (optional), 3/4 cup crumbled feta, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 3 large eggs, pinch of red pepper flakes

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 450 F. Shape dough into a long oval and fold up the edges into a boat. 2. Brush the edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. 3. Fill with mozzarella, feta and spinach. 4. Bake 8 minutes, then crack the eggs into the center. 5. Bake 6 to 8 minutes more until whites are set.

Flaky Croissant Brunch Pie

This buttery, flaky breakfast pizza tastes like it came from a fancy bakery. Croissant dough sheets or crescent sheets bake into a golden, layered crust topped with eggs, bacon, and Gruyere. It feels special enough for Christmas morning but takes only 30 minutes. Bake the crust a few minutes first so the bottom stays crisp. Brush the edges with egg wash for extra shine. Would you serve it with bakery croissant recipes like hot cider?

You will need: 1 tube (8 oz) crescent dough sheet, 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, 5 large eggs scrambled softly, 1 cup shredded Gruyere, 1 egg beaten for brushing, chopped parsley

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 375 F and unroll dough onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. 2. Brush edges with egg wash and bake 8 minutes. 3. Top with eggs, bacon, and Gruyere. 4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden. 5. Sprinkle with parsley.

Fruit Pizza With Sugar Cookie Crust

This bright fruit pizza is the dessert of every summer potluck, but it shines on a winter brunch table too. A big sugar cookie crust gets spread with creamy vanilla frosting and covered in kiwi, strawberries, and mandarin oranges. Arrange the fruit in rings for a stained glass look. Pat the fruit dry so it does not weep onto the frosting. Chill until serving. Would you love more sheet pan slab pies for the holidays?

You will need: 1 roll (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, 8 oz cream cheese softened, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 kiwis sliced, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges drained, 1/2 cup blueberries

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 350 F and press dough into a 12 inch pizza pan. 2. Bake 15 minutes until golden and cool completely. 3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and spread on the crust. 4. Arrange fruit on top. 5. Chill 1 hour and slice.

Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza

This dessert pizza tastes just like the cinnamon sweet pie at the pizza buffet you loved as a kid. A soft crust is brushed with butter, covered in a crumbly brown sugar and cinnamon streusel, baked until golden, then drizzled with vanilla icing. It makes a sweet finish for a brunch breakfast pizza party. Squeeze the streusel into clumps for the best crunch. Serve it warm. Would you also love Christmas morning monkey bread?

You will need: 1 lb pizza dough, 3 tbsp melted butter, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, 6 tbsp cold butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 425 F and press dough into an oiled pizza pan. 2. Brush with melted butter. 3. Mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon, cut in cold butter, and sprinkle over the dough. 4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden. 5. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and drizzle on top.

Build-Your-Own Bagel Breakfast Pizza

Every person gets their own little breakfast pizza with these mini pies. Use split bagels or small rounds of bread, spread with a little pizza sauce or cream cheese, then pile on scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon, veggies and cheese. Set out toppings and let everyone build their own, which is perfect with a crowd of picky eaters. Toast the bagels first so they stay crisp under the toppings. Kids also love homemade pizza night ideas. What would you pile on yours?

You will need: 6 bagels split or 12 small bread rounds, 3/4 cup pizza sauce or softened cream cheese, 6 large eggs scrambled softly, 1 cup cooked crumbled sausage, 1 cup diced bell pepper, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 400 F and toast bagel halves on a sheet pan 5 minutes. 2. Spread with sauce or cream cheese. 3. Top with eggs, sausage, and mozzarella. 4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts. 5. Sprinkle with green onions.

Tater Tot Breakfast Pizza

Kids and grown-ups both go wild for this crispy, cheesy breakfast pizza. A layer of golden tater tots stands in for the crust, topped with eggs, bacon, and cheese. Bake the tots until really crisp before adding toppings, so they hold up. Squish them down a little with a spatula to make a solid base. It is a hit for slumber party mornings. Would you like more make-ahead school mornings?

You will need: 32 oz frozen tater tots, 6 large eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, salt and pepper

How to make it: 1. Heat oven to 425 F and spread tots on an oiled sheet pan. 2. Bake 20 minutes, then press flat with a spatula. 3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper and pour over. 4. Top with bacon and cheese. 5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until eggs are set.