Breakfast Pizza Recipe

 

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8 servings

This breakfast pizza is a delightful way to start your day, offering a tasty combination of carbs, scrambled eggs, and bacon, all on a pizza crust. It’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients

• 6 slices (9 ounces) thick-cut bacon
• 1 (13 4/5 ounce) tube refrigerated pizza crust (such as Pillsbury)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion)
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (from 1 small bell pepper)
• 3/4 teaspoon fine salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Sliced scallions

Steps to Make It

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Gather all the ingredients.

2. Cook Bacon:

   • Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lay bacon slices on the rack without overlapping.
   • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and crisp, about 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Let cool for 5 minutes, then chop into large bite-size pieces and set aside.

3. Par-Bake the Crust:

   • Unroll pizza crust onto a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan or large sheet pan, gently stretching it to fit all the way to the edges.
   • Bake the crust in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

4. Cook Vegetables:

   • While the crust is baking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, peppers, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion mixture to a small bowl and set aside. Do not wipe the skillet clean.

5. Prepare Eggs:

   • Whisk together the eggs, cream, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until well combined.
   • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over low heat. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs just begin to set and hold their shape, about 5 minutes (eggs should not be fully cooked through, they will continue to cook in the oven).

6. Assemble Pizza:

   • Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the par-baked crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter the onion and pepper mixture over the cheese. Spoon the eggs evenly over the onion and pepper mixture, and sprinkle with chopped bacon.

7. Bake Pizza:

   • Return the pizza to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced scallions, if desired. Serve hot.

How To Store Leftover Breakfast Pizza

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in the microwave or toaster oven until heated through.

Recipe Variations

• Meat Lovers Breakfast Pizza: Add 1 cup cooked, crumbled pork breakfast sausage (on top of cheese, under the eggs) and 1/2 cup chopped ham or smoked sausage.
• Veggie Breakfast Pizza: Omit bacon and increase bell peppers to 1 cup. Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms with the onions and peppers, then add 5 ounces fresh baby spinach or chopped kale and cook just until wilted.
• Spicy Breakfast Pizza: Drizzle with hot sauce before serving. For extra spice, add 1 chopped jalapeño to the onion-pepper mixture and substitute mozzarella with pepper Jack cheese. Drizzle with sausage gravy before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 518
• Fat: 35g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 26g

Enjoy this versatile and delicious breakfast pizza as a delightful start to your day!