Description
This Breakfast Pizza recipe delivers a savory start to your day with a crispy crust layered with mozzarella, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon or sausage, fresh vegetables, and cheddar cheese. Baked to golden perfection and topped with fresh herbs, it’s a delightful combination of breakfast favorites in one delicious pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing dough)
Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon (crumbled) or cooked sausage (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (optional, like parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats up to ensure a crispy crust.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough to your desired size and shape, preparing the base for your toppings.
- Prepare the Base: Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush it with olive oil. This will help the crust crisp beautifully during baking.
- Whisk Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Cook Scrambled Eggs: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour in the egg mixture. Stir constantly until the eggs are fully cooked and scrambled, then set aside.
- Add Mozzarella Layer: Spread a thin, even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the greased pizza dough to create a cheesy base.
- Add Toppings: Layer the cooked scrambled eggs over the mozzarella, followed by crumbled bacon or sausage, diced bell peppers, fresh spinach, and sliced green onions as desired.
- Top with Cheddar and Spice: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and red pepper flakes evenly over the assembled toppings for extra flavor and a touch of heat.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Once out of the oven, sprinkle fresh herbs such as parsley or basil on top to brighten the flavors.
- Serve: Slice the pizza and serve immediately while hot for a satisfying breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can customize toppings with other vegetables like mushrooms or tomatoes to your liking.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or sausage and add more veggies or plant-based sausage.
- If you prefer runnier eggs on your pizza, you can skip fully scrambling them and cook them more softly before adding.
- Use a pizza stone for a crisper crust, or a baking sheet if you don’t have one.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your heat preference, or omit if sensitive to spice.
- This pizza is best enjoyed fresh but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for breakfast the next day.
