Spanish Pizza Eggs

Our kids love this keto breakfast pizza recipe inspired by the Spanish classic Flamenco eggs –. Our kids affectionately call this breakfast pizza!

In our house we enjoy this simple hearty breakfast with a toasted sourdough bagel – yum!

At Avdaye, we add lots of tips in all of our recipes – because we are a home cook without any formal training, and we find we are more confident making dishes when we understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. Our goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

How to Make Spanish Pizza Eggs

First assemble the following ingredients:

• Eggs (3) – Eggs create the rich, protein-packed base for this savory breakfast dish.
• Marinara (6 tbsp) – Marinara sauce adds bold, tangy tomato flavor reminiscent of classic pizza.
• Mozzarella cheese (¼ cup) – Shredded or torn mozzarella melts into gooey, creamy pockets of cheesy goodness.
• Pepperoni (6 slices) – Pepperoni brings a salty, spicy kick that makes these eggs taste like pizza.
• Fresh basil (2 tbsp) – Fresh basil adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish that brightens each bite.

Prep

Assemble the ingredients and heat the butter in a nonstick pan over medium high heat. Keep the lid handy.

Crack the eggs into the pan and wait a few seconds for the bottom to cook and turn white.

Cook

Place the marinara sauce around the egg yolks and the mozzarella cheese on top. Place the lid on your pan and let the steam cook melt the cheese and cook the egg yolks on top.

Remove the lid and place pepperonis on the eggs. You can broil the pizza eggs in the oven if you want a brown top or top with salt, pepper, and fresh basil or whatever you like! Enjoy!

Kitchen notes

Mix it up. You can add other pizza inspired toppings to this recipe. Our personal favorite combination is extra cheese, mushroom and sausage- it works beautifully with the eggs!

Use a non-stick skillet. Eggs are extremely sticky and likely to get stuck so make our life easier by using a nonstick or cast-iron skillet. We prefer hexclad hybrid pans.

Add seasonings. If you want more flavor try sprinkling some onion and garlic powder or oregano on the top of your keto pizza eggs.

Turn up the Heat. If you want a little heat try adding a dusting of red pepper flakes like you would on a pizza.

A few answers

How do we store leftovers?

Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. We prefer to make these fresh though.

How do we Get a Runny Egg Yolk?

Start with a hot pan and add the sauce and cheese quickly. The sooner you get the lid on the sooner the cheese can melt, if you are quick the yolks will have set by the time the cheese is melted.

Can we brown the cheese?

Yes! The best way to achieve this is to place the pan in the oven on broil for 2-3 minutes instead of placing the lid back on the pan. The oven will deliver high heat to the cheese but may overcook the egg yolks in the process. use an oven safe pan.

Can we make them dairy-free?

Yes, use dairy-free cheese or skip the cheese and load up on toppings like veggies or meat.

How do we prevent watery eggs when adding marinara?

Use a thick marinara sauce and add it before serving or heat it separately.

What herbs go best with keto breakfast pizza?

Fresh basil, oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning all enhance the pizza flavor.

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp salted butter
• 3 eggs
• 6 tbsp marinara sauce
• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or torn
• 6 slices pepperoni
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, sliced
• 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a nonstick skillet and heat till bubbly.
2. Break the 3 eggs in the skillet and let cook a few seconds until the eggs start to turn white.
3. Spoon the marinara sauce between the egg yolks then top with shredded mozzarella.
4. Place a lid on the skillet for a couple minutes to cook the eggs and melt the cheese. You can remove the lid to tap the yokes to check their doneness, cooking times may vary depending how you like your eggs.
5. Take off the lid and add the pepperoni. Place under the broiler to brown the cheese if you want.
6. Top with a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste) and sliced fresh basil and enjoy!