Description
Pizza Eggs combine the cheesy goodness of pizza with the protein-packed delight of eggs, making for a delicious breakfast or quick dinner. This dish is customizable with your favorite toppings, ensuring every bite is satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large fresh eggs per person
- Pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Provolone cheese (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Thinly sliced beef pepperoni
- Cooked crumbled ground beef sausage
- Leftover cooked ground beef seasoned with Italian herbs
- Diced bell peppers (any color)
- Thinly sliced onions
- Mushrooms
- Black olives
- Spinach
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Toppings: Get all your chosen toppings ready. Slice or crumble any beef pepperoni or cooked ground beef sausage. Dice or slice vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms thinly. Grate your cheese if it’s not pre-shredded.
- Sauté Any Hardier Toppings (Optional but Recommended): In a non-stick skillet, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until softened. If using beef pepperoni or ground beef sausage, briefly cook these now to warm them through.
- Cook the Eggs: Crack your eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk gently until just combined. If your skillet is dry, add another teaspoon of olive oil or butter and let it melt. Pour the whisked eggs into the hot skillet.
- Set the Egg Base: As the edges of the eggs begin to set, gently push the cooked portions towards the center with a spatula, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath. Continue until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist on top.
- Assemble the 'Pizza' Layer: Reduce the heat to low. Spoon pizza sauce over the partially set eggs, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle a generous layer of cheese over the sauce, then arrange your prepped toppings over the cheese.
- Melt and Finish: Cover the skillet with a lid to trap heat and melt the cheese. Cook for about 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and eggs are set but tender.
- Serve Immediately: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove the skillet from heat. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh or dried oregano and basil. Serve directly from the skillet or slide onto a plate and cut into wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your toppings based on personal preference. Experiment with different cheeses, vegetables, and herbs to create your perfect Pizza Eggs. Remember to season your eggs with salt and pepper before cooking for added flavor.