Description
Pizza Eggs combine the delicious flavors of pizza with the protein-rich goodness of eggs for a quick, low-carb breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp pizza sauce
- 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5–6 slices of pepperoni
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until whites are mostly set but yolks are still runny (or to your preferred doneness).
- Spread the pizza sauce over the egg whites gently.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with veggies or other proteins for a healthier version.
- Use low-sugar pizza sauce to keep it more low-carb friendly.
- Great as a keto-friendly breakfast or quick snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
