Italian · Breakfast
Bacon and Egg Pizza (High-Protein)
A single-serving thin-crust pizza topped with crisp bacon, mozzarella, a whole egg baked into the center, and cottage cheese for extra protein. Finished with black pepper and fresh parsley, it balances a runny yolk against crisp edges and golden crust.
$5
15 minsPrep
14 minsCook
29 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
661Calories
50.1gProtein
34.3gFat
38.4gCarbs
2.1gSugar
5.6gFiber
1381mgSodium
309mgChol
13.7gSat Fat
512mgPotassium
385mgCalcium
3.3mgIron
1.5mcgVitamin B12
3mgVitamin C
protein-rich
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Preheat oven to 475°F with a baking sheet inside. Stretch pizza dough into a thin 10-inch round on a floured surface.
2
Sear
Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6–7 minutes, turning once, until crisp and fat renders completely.
3
Build
Brush dough with olive oil and garlic, top with mozzarella and bacon, leaving a clear center well. Dollop cottage cheese around the well.
4
Bake
Slide pizza onto the hot baking sheet and bake at 475°F for 8 minutes until crust edges are lightly golden.
5
Plate
Crack egg into center well, return to oven for 4–5 minutes until white sets but yolk jiggles. Scatter parsley, black pepper, and salt on top, then serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz311g whole-wheat pizza dough
- 11 oz311g pork bacon
- 5 oz140g mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup120g cottage cheese
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 22 eggs
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp salt
