Why Breakfast Pizza?
Breakfast pizzas are a fun twist on traditional pizza, designed to incorporate classic breakfast ingredients. It is essentially a pizza base (traditional dough, flatbread, or even biscuit crust) topped with breakfast-style toppings instead of the usual tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Classic Features
Sauce:
Creamy gravy (sausage gravy)
Cheese sauce
Olive oil or butter
Toppings:
Scrambled or fried eggs
Bacon, sausage, or ham
Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
Vegetables such as spinach, peppers, or onions
Seasoning:
Chives, parsley, or a sprinkle of black pepper
Perfect for School Menus
Breakfast pizzas can be crafted as wholesome, balanced meals and offer schools an efficient way to provide a hot breakfast. They can be prepped in advance and baked in large batches for quick and easy service on busy school mornings.
Nutritional benefits
Provides essential nutrients: Breakfast pizza can be a complete meal containing protein and carbohydrates to give students sustained energy.
Higher in protein than many cereals: A slice of pizza generally contains more protein and less sugar than most commercial breakfast cereals.
Promotes satiety: The protein helps students feel full longer, which can prevent mid-morning snacking and improve attention.
Highly customizable: Schools can adapt it to different dietary needs or preferences, using various toppings such as meats, eggs, and vegetables.
Fun and appealing: The familiar format of pizza can make breakfast more appealing to students, encouraging them to eat a healthy meal in the beginning of the day.
Involves students: Letting students participate in choosing toppings can encourage healthier eating habits.