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High Protein Sausage & Egg Breakfast Pizza


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pizza 1x

Description

This breakfast pizza combines a crisp tortilla base with fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and a creamy cottage cheese sauce. It’s low-carb, high-protein, and perfect for starting your day energized and satisfied—without missing the flavor!


Ingredients

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For the Breakfast Pizza:

1 large flour tortilla (low-carb or gluten-free if preferred)

3 tbsp shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)

⅓ cup cooked ground sausage, turkey sausage, or bacon

2 large eggs, scrambled

2 tbsp cottage cheesy sauce (see below)

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: diced bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, salsa

Garnish: chopped parsley or chives

Cottage Cheesy Sauce:

½ cup cottage cheese (regular or low fat)

1 tbsp nutritional yeast


Instructions

Make cheesy sauce: Blend cottage cheese and nutritional yeast until smooth. Set aside.

 

Prepare tortilla base: Lightly toast tortilla in a skillet or oven until crisp.

 

Assemble: Spread a layer of cheesy sauce on tortilla. Top with scrambled eggs, sausage, shredded cheese, and optional toppings.

 

Melt & finish: Return to skillet or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 mins until cheese is melted and edges are golden.

 

Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with herbs and enjoy hot!

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: breakfast

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~380
  • Fat: ~22g
  • Carbohydrates: ~10–15g
  • Protein: 30g