Homemade Breakfast Pizza Recipe – A Delicious Morning Treat
Start your day with this homemade breakfast pizza, a perfect combination of crispy pizza crust, gooey melted cheese, savory bacon, and runny eggs. This easy-to-make dish is great for weekend brunch or meal prepping for busy mornings. Customize it with your favorite toppings like sausage, spinach, or bell peppers to make it your own!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Parchment paper
- Pizza Cutter
- Skillet (for cooking bacon or sausage)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or spatula for spreading sauce
Ingredients
- For the Pizza Dough or use store-bought dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water 110°F or 45°C
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (or sausage)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dough (Skip if Using Store-Bought Dough)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix until the dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Step 2: Preheat Oven & Prepare Pizza Crust
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Roll out the dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle on parchment paper.
- Step 3: Add the Toppings
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add cooked and crumbled bacon (or sausage).
- Step 4: Add the Eggs & Bake
- Make 3-4 small wells in the cheese and carefully crack an egg into each well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Transfer the pizza (with parchment paper) to the preheated pizza stone/baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks are slightly runny.
- Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
- Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
For a crispy crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
Customize toppings: Add spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, or ham.
For firmer eggs, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
Customize toppings: Add spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, or ham.
For firmer eggs, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.