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A single serving of baked egg in tomato sauce with pepperoni and cheese in a cast iron skillet, a great breakfast idea.

Skillet Pepperoni and Egg Pizza

This recipe combines the flavors of pizza with a quick, satisfying breakfast cooked entirely in one skillet. It is ready in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 slices pepperoni
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Skillet lid
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pepperoni and cook until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove pepperoni and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add pizza sauce and warm gently for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Carefully crack eggs into the sauce, spacing them evenly. Cover and cook until whites are mostly set but yolks are still slightly runny, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, crispy pepperoni, and Italian seasoning over the eggs. Cover 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and egg whites finish cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 364mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 849IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 249mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a nonstick skillet over low heat until warmed through.
Helpful tips: Leave the rendered pepperoni fat in the pan for extra flavor. Lower heat before adding sauce to prevent splatters. Add cheese at the end and cover briefly so it melts without overcooking the eggs.
Troubleshooting: If egg whites are too runny, cover a bit longer on low heat or remove from direct heat for a minute to finish gently.

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