Pizza Egg
A delightful blend of pizza and a perfectly baked egg, offering comfort and versatility for any meal.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Base
- 1 pound Pizza dough (Store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (Shredded)
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt (To taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (To taste)
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil (For garnish) Garnish before serving.
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (Optional, for topping) Use as desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Divide pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 6-inch round circles and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush edges with olive oil.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each round, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over sauce and add any additional desired toppings.
- Press a small well in the center of the cheese.
Cooking
- Crack one egg into the well on each pizza, being careful not to break the yolk.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add any final toppings around the egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the egg white is set but the yolk is still runny, the crust should be golden brown, and the cheese should be melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and season with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately while the yolk is still runny.
Notes
For optimal results, use high-quality ingredients. Allow homemade pizza dough sufficient time to rise for better flavor. Use fresh herbs for garnishing and moderate toppings to avoid soggy crust.