Classic Pizza Eggs
These Classic Pizza Eggs combine the best of breakfast and dinner in one pan, topping perfectly cooked eggs with savory pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings. It's a quick and customizable meal perfect for any time of day.
Equipment
- Small non-stick skillet
- Lid or baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 per serving large eggs
- 2-3 tablespoons per serving pizza sauce (marinara or arrabbiata)
- 1/4 cup per serving shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
Optional Toppings
- Mini pepperoni
- finely diced bell peppers
- diced onion (sautéed)
- sliced mushrooms (sautéed)
- crumbled cooked sausage or ham
- fresh basil or oregano
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparation
- If using raw vegetables, quickly sauté them in a separate pan until slightly softened.
Cooking
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with olive oil or butter, then crack in your eggs and cook until mostly set.
- Spoon the pizza sauce evenly over the nearly cooked eggs.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese and your chosen toppings over the sauce.
- Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Carefully slide the Pizza Eggs onto a plate and garnish with fresh basil or red pepper flakes, if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use a quality non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.