Breakfast Pizza
A delicious and easy breakfast pizza featuring crispy crust, creamy eggs, smoky bacon, and melty cheese, perfect for weekend brunch or busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Pizza Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- 4 large eggs, lightly scrambled with a splash of milk
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, or breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar
- 2 tablespoons butter for soft-scrambling eggs
- 1/3 cup sauce: garlic cream, sausage gravy, or a thin layer of ricotta
- 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 each green onions or chives, sliced for garnish
- Salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes
- Olive oil and a little flour or cornmeal for the pan
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 475 F with your baking sheet or stone inside.
- Cook the bacon or sausage until crisp, then drain on paper towels. Crumble or slice.
- Soft-scramble the eggs: Melt butter, pour in beaten eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, then stir slowly on low heat until just set and glossy. Pull off heat early.
- Stretch the dough: Dust parchment with flour or cornmeal. Press and stretch the dough into a rough 12-inch circle or rectangle.
- Spread your chosen sauce thinly over the dough.
- Layer the ingredients: Add mozzarella, then soft eggs, bacon, peppers, and onions. Finish with more mozzarella and cheddar.
- Slide the pizza onto the hot pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is bubbling and the crust is browned.
- Let it rest for 3 minutes, then top with green onions or chives. Slice and serve.
Notes
For variations and tips, consider adding toppings such as herbed ricotta or using turkey bacon for a lighter option. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.