High Protein Sausage & Egg Breakfast Pizza
A delicious and satisfying breakfast pizza packed with protein, combining sausage, eggs, and gooey cheese on a crispy tortilla base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 large flour tortilla (low carb or gluten-free)
- 3 tbsp shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite blend)
- 1/3 cup ground sausage, turkey sausage, or bacon (cooked)
- 2 large eggs (scrambled)
- 2 tablespoons cottage cheese cheesy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, or salsa
- Fresh herbs (such as chopped parsley or chives for garnish)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (regular or low fat)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the large flour tortilla flat on a baking sheet.
- Spread the cottage cheese sauce evenly over the tortilla.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese over the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the cooked sausage or bacon across the tortilla.
- Add the scrambled eggs, covering the tortilla.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- If desired, add optional toppings like diced bell peppers or fresh herbs before serving. Serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to substitute sausage for turkey sausage or bacon. You can experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg