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This breakfast pizza puff pastry is meaty, flaky, and makes mornings fuss-free. It’s grab-and-go friendly with customizable toppings for endless flavor combos!
If you’re the type who’s always on the go and dealing with busy mornings, you’re probably skipping breakfast more often than you’d like.
Let’s change that habit with this puff pastry breakfast pizza.
You’ll be surprised how this flaky take on a turkey bacon and BBQ chicken pizza is a literal game-changer. You’re going to want to stock up on puff pastry after trying it!
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Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Pizza Puff Pastry Recipe
- Making this breakfast pizza with puff pastry is much simpler than making one with traditional pizza dough. Grab a store-bought puff pastry sheet, and you’re ready to go!
- Made with chicken breast and turkey bacon, this breakfast puff pastry pizza offers a lighter alternative to typical breakfast dishes. It’s a non-greasy, savory breakfast you won’t have a hard time enjoying in the morning.
- This breakfast puff pastry pizza makes a fantastic grab-and-go morning meal. Plus, you can switch up the toppings to keep it exciting.
Ingredients
Puff pastry sheet – Our star ingredient that makes this breakfast pizza bake so convenient and delicious!
Chicken breast and turkey bacon – The meat toppings are up to you, but we chose these two to keep the fat content a bit lower.
BBQ sauce – This is our go-to base sauce for puff pastry pizza, but don’t hesitate to use your favorite pizza sauce instead!
Mozzarella cheese – Lends a rich and melty contrast to our savory breakfast toppings.
Red onion – Read on for more veggie ideas!
Green onions and cilantro – For a pop of freshness and color.
Egg wash – For a crispy, glossy breakfast puff pastry pizza.
Oil – For cooking the chicken.
Ingredient Substitutions For Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza
Sausage and ham
Instead of bacon and chicken breast, why not make your breakfast puff pizza with breakfast food classics like cubed ham and crumbled breakfast sausage?
Veggies
The BBQ sauce, flaky crust, and cheese on this breakfast pizza puff pastry make it easy to enjoy veggies, even if you’re a picky eater! Sneak in some wholesome goodies like thinly sliced bell peppers, heirloom tomatoes, or even a couple of asparagus in your breakfast routine.
Cheese
What’s a pizza without extra cheese, am I right? Feel free to add more cheese to your breakfast puff pastry pizza! Besides mozzarella, feta cheese, and gruyere are quite enjoyable with the savory flavors of this puff pastry breakfast pizza.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Thaw Your Puff Pastry
Your puff pastry must be completely thawed before use, so it’ll be malleable and easy to unfold! Follow the box instructions or let it thaw in the fridge overnight for baking the next day.
Get the Perfect Puffy, Crispy Pizza Base
Scoring the puff pastry ensures a beautifully crispy, evenly puffed breakfast pizza puff pastry, so don’t skip this step.
Handle the Puff Pastry with Care
Because the pastry can be tricky to move once assembled, build the puff pastry breakfast pizza directly on the baking sheet you plan to use. Be careful not to overload it with toppings!
Breakfast Pizza Recipe FAQs
Can puff pastry be used as a pizza base?
Of course! As proven by our quick breakfast pizza with puff pastry, frozen puff pastry makes an excellent and interesting alternative to classic pizza dough. Not only is its flakiness satisfying, but it’s also easier and quicker to prepare and cook.
What is typically on a breakfast pizza?
There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to assembling a breakfast pizza bake, but you can’t go wrong with morning favorites like eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheese as your breakfast pizza toppings. For the sauce, you can use BBQ, pizza, cheese sauce, or anything that feels right for breakfast.
Why is the bottom of my puff pastry pizza soggy?
The bottom of your puff pastry pizza can turn soggy if the crust isn’t pre-baked before adding the toppings. Also, be mindful of both the amount and type of toppings, as some can release excess moisture.
Do I need to prebake the puff pastry for breakfast pizza?
Yes! Pre-baking the puff pastry is key to preventing the puff pastry pizza from becoming soggy.
How do you reheat breakfast pizza?
You can reheat your BBQ chicken puff pastry breakfast pizza in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or until crispy.
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
- Crockpot French Toast Casserole
- Custard Yogurt Toast
- Pancake Charcuterie Board
- Banana Chia Seed Pudding
- McDonald’s Yogurt Parfait
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Breakfast Pizza Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 1 chicken breast
- 3 strips turkey bacon, chopped into squares
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
- Cilantro, chopped for garnish
- 1 egg egg for egg wash
- Oil
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients for your breakfast pizza puff pastry.
- Thaw the puff pastry sheet to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat for the chicken.
- Sprinkle a bit of flour on the puff pastry sheet and roll it out until flat like a pizza crust, trimming to your preferred size if needed.
- Using the tip of a knife, score a shallow border about 1/2 inch from the edge of the puff pastry sheet, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Prick holes all over the puff pastry sheet with a fork.
- Prepare the egg wash by scrambling the egg. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the puff pastry sheet with egg wash.
- Place the puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the puff pastry bakes, add oil to the hot skillet.
- Cook the chicken breast for 5 to 7 minutes per side, keeping the skillet covered.
- Allow the chicken to cool, then chop it into cubes.
- Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the puff pastry sheet.
- Add the toppings by layering the cheese, chicken, turkey bacon, and onions over the BBQ sauce.
- Bake the BBQ chicken puff pastry pizza for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro. Let cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Your puff pastry must be completely thawed before use, so it’ll be malleable and easy to unfold! Follow the box instructions or let it thaw in the fridge overnight for baking the next day.
- Scoring the puff pastry ensures a beautifully crispy, evenly puffed breakfast pizza puff pastry, so don’t skip this step.
- Because the pastry can be tricky to move once assembled, build the puff pastry breakfast pizza directly on the baking sheet you plan to use. Be careful not to overload it with toppings!
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