Breakfast Pizza with Bacon and Eggs

Who says pizza can’t be breakfast? This incredible morning masterpiece combines everything you love about breakfast – crispy bacon, perfectly set eggs, and melty cheese – all on a golden pizza crust. It’s the breakfast pizza of your dreams!

The magic happens when those runny egg yolks break over the crispy bacon and gooey mozzarella. Each slice delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors that’ll make you wonder why you haven’t been eating pizza for breakfast all along.

Ingredients

For the Base:

• 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated classic pizza crust
• 1½ tablespoons cornmeal
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Toppings:

• 8 bacon slices, cut into 1½-inch pieces
• 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 large eggs

For Garnish:

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Ensure your oven rack is in the middle position. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden but not fully crispy – they’ll continue cooking in the oven. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Drain on paper towels.
3. Sprinkle cornmeal evenly on a clean work surface – this prevents sticking and adds a wonderful crunch. Roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. The cornmeal should make transfer easy, but you can use a rolling pin to help if needed.
4. Brush the entire surface with olive oil, then evenly distribute minced garlic. Layer with mozzarella slices, leaving three 3-inch circles for the eggs. Add bacon and green onions around these spaces.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges begin to brown and cheese starts bubbling. Look for a light golden color on the crust.
6. Remove from oven carefully. Crack eggs into the reserved spaces, keeping yolks intact. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
7. Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are completely set but yolks are still runny. The whites should be opaque with no clear liquid remaining.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately while the eggs are hot and yolks are runny.

Smart Swaps

• Use whole wheat pizza dough for extra fiber and nutrients
• Substitute turkey bacon to reduce fat content
• Try different cheese varieties like provolone or Gruyere

Make It Diabetes-Friendly

• Use cauliflower pizza crust to reduce carbs by 60% per serving
• Choose turkey bacon to reduce saturated fat
• Add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for fiber
• Keep portions to 1/6 of pizza (approximately 25g carbs per serving)

Pro Tips

• Crack eggs into small bowls first to prevent shell pieces
• Pre-cook bacon until just golden – it will finish in the oven
• Let pizza sit for 2 minutes before cutting to prevent cheese run-off