Sometimes I like to mix it up. Turn things on their heads. Take a risk or two.

And when that comes to food, sometimes that means eating non-dinnery things for dinner. The horror! No, the delicious. I’ve always been a savory breakfast person — there’s just something about eggs and bacon and potatoes that gets me — and when you combine all three together, well that’s just magic. And, just my luck, they also make a fantastic dinner; just as hearty as more traditional options, cozy and satisfying to boot.

If you take it one step further and pop those wonderful ingredients on top of a pizza? Well, that’s just dreamy. Enhanced by the fresh flavors of basil and avocado, you’ve got yourself a treat that’s tasty morning, noon and night.

You ready? Let’s do this.

Breakfast Pizza with Bacon, Potatoes, Roasted Tomatoes & Avocado

You will need:

1 package ready made crescent roll dough
4 strips thick-cut bacon
1 cup frozen hash browns, thawed
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
5 eggs
¼ cup milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 avocado, chopped
1 lime, halved
4-5 basil leaves, chopped

Kitchen tools: 1 cast iron pan

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

First things first, fry your bacon. Heat your cast iron pan over medium-high heat until hot, then add the bacon and cook until desired doneness (I’m a chewy bacon girl myself, but if you’re a crispy bacon person, this is your show so go for it). Once cooked, remove bacon from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Pour off most of the bacon grease (DO NOT pour down the drain; it’s best to pour into a small bowl or glass to cool, then throw in the trash once cooled and solidified), then using a paper towel spread the remaining grease around the pan. This will ensure that your pizza doesn’t stick once baked.

Then, in a medium bowl, crack the eggs and whisk in the milk and half the grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Next, remove your crescent roll dough from the package, unroll, and spread the dough around the pan. Since the dough is square and the pan is round, you will have some excess corners to deal with; you can stretch these and pull them around the sides to create a thicker outer crust.

Once the dough is situated, sprinkle the hash browns over the dough, followed by the bacon, then the tomatoes.

Pour the egg mixture over the pizza, being careful to keep it inside the dough. Top the egg mixture with the rest of the grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake on the middle rack of your oven for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is bubbling slightly, and the egg mixture is solid in the center. Remove from the oven to cool slightly. While cooling, chop the avocado and squeeze the lime juice over the top to prevent browning. Chop the basil and sprinkle over the top of the pizza.

To serve, cut pizza into wedges with a sharp knife. Spoon the avocado over the top of the pizza and dig in. Salty, cheesy, herby, creamy. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or dinner — this one’s a delicious winner.