Description
Pizza Eggs are a quick, cozy twist on breakfast that tastes like pizza in one skillet. This warm dish fills the kitchen with the bright smell of tomato sauce and melting cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 to 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8–12 slices pepperoni or 1/2 cup diced bell pepper or mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and heat a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, then cook the chopped onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Pour in the pizza sauce and stir for 1–2 minutes until it simmers. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Make four small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
- Scatter pepperoni or vegetables around the eggs, then sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 6–8 minutes until whites are set and yolks are runny.
- If needed, broil for 1–2 minutes for firmer yolks or a browned top.
- Remove from heat, let sit for 1 minute, then garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
Use unsalted butter or olive oil for the pan. If using frozen toppings, thaw and drain excess moisture first. A little sugar can balance very acidic marinara.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg