Description
Savory english muffin breakfast pizza delivers morning magic with crispy base and melted cheese charm. Packed with protein and flavor, this quick dish satisfies hungry souls craving a delightful start to their day.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base:
- 2 english muffins
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Protein:
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup cooked ham, diced
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick preparation.
- Split the English muffins in half and arrange them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, creating individual pizza bases.
- Spread an even layer of pizza sauce across each muffin half, ensuring complete coverage from edge to edge.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, creating a rich and melty foundation.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, then crumble into small pieces and set aside for topping.
- In a separate pan, fry eggs sunny-side up, keeping yolks slightly runny for a creamy texture.
- Distribute diced ham evenly across the cheese-covered muffins.
- Gently place a fried egg on top of each muffin pizza.
- Scatter crumbled bacon over the eggs for added crunch and smoky flavor.
- Drizzle olive oil across the assembled pizzas and sprinkle with chopped chives, black pepper, and salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and muffin edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Customize the toppings by swapping ham for vegetarian alternatives like roasted bell peppers or spinach to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Ensure eggs are cooked precisely sunny-side up to maintain a runny yolk that creates a delightful sauce when pierced during eating.
- Toast English muffins slightly before adding toppings to enhance crispiness and prevent sogginess from sauce and wet ingredients.
- Prep ingredients in advance for quick assembly, making this a perfect weekday breakfast or weekend brunch option that saves time and reduces morning stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1090mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg