Description
Craving pizza and eggs? Our Pizza Eggs Recipe marries gooey mozzarella, zesty sauce, and savory turkey pepperoni with fluffy eggs, all cooked in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10–12 slices mini beef pepperoni (or 5–6 regular slices, halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet (about 8-10 inches) over medium heat.
- Step 2: Pour the pizza sauce into the skillet, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Step 3: Carefully create three small indentations (wells) in the simmering sauce and crack one egg into each well. Season the eggs lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Step 4: Arrange the beef pepperoni slices around and on top of the eggs, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire skillet.
- Step 5: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil if using, and serve immediately, perhaps with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- If you happen to have any delicious leftovers, store them promptly in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days, though this dish is truly best enjoyed fresh.
- Gently reheat any leftover Pizza Eggs in a covered skillet over low heat until warmed through to best maintain their texture, or microwave briefly, being careful not to overcook the eggs.
- Elevate your Pizza Eggs by serving them straight from the skillet with toasted crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce and runny yolks, or alongside a simple green salad for a fresh contrast.
- For optimal egg perfection, ensure your sauce is just simmering gently when you crack the eggs into their wells, and remember to remove the skillet from heat when the yolks are slightly less done than you prefer, as they'll continue to cook with residual heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skillet portion
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 4g