Description
Pizza Eggs are a quick and protein-packed breakfast that brings the flavors of pizza into your morning meal. Made with eggs, marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, this low-carb dish is perfect for busy mornings or a fun brunch option.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices of pepperoni
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your preferred doneness (sunny side up or over easy).
- Season the eggs with salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning.
- Spoon the marinara sauce around the eggs in the skillet.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the eggs and sauce.
- Place pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from heat, garnish with optional red pepper flakes or fresh basil, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use turkey pepperoni or veggie pepperoni for a healthier option.
- Try adding sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions for extra flavor and nutrients.
- This recipe is easily doubled for two servings.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 375mg
