Best 5 Pesto Breakfast Pizza Recipes

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Start your day with a burst of flavor and a savory aroma with our delectable Pesto Breakfast Pizza. This unique dish combines the freshness of pesto, the richness of eggs, and the gooeyness of melted cheese, all atop a crispy pizza crust. Each bite offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

In this article, we present a collection of irresistible Pesto Breakfast Pizza recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. From classic pesto to sun-dried tomato pesto, and even a vegan pesto option, we've got you covered. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, a list of ingredients, and helpful tips to ensure a successful culinary experience.

Whether you're a seasoned pizza maker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are designed to make the process enjoyable and hassle-free. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a journey of culinary exploration with our Pesto Breakfast Pizza recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PESTO BREAKFAST PIZZA



Pesto Breakfast Pizza image

I had something similar for breakfast at a restaurant recently that I decided to try to emulate. My attempt turned out extremely well. This is something that you can prepare the night before then heat in the oven for a quick breakfast the next morning.

Provided by pomplemousse

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Pizza Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
5 eggs, beaten
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped and drained
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tablespoon whipped cream cheese
½ teaspoon dried parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons basil pesto
1 (14 ounce) package pre-baked pizza crust
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium heat.
  • Whisk eggs, tomato, bacon, cream cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread pesto evenly over pizza crust and layer on the egg mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and pizza is hot, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 137.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 457.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

5 INGREDIENT BREAKFAST PIZZA WITH PESTO AND BACON {GLUTEN FREE}



5 Ingredient Breakfast Pizza with Pesto and Bacon {gluten free} image

This 5 ingredient breakfast pizza with pesto and bacon is the ultimate crave worthy breakfast! Made with your favorite pre-made crust (or homemade if you're feeling motivated!), sunny side up eggs, pesto, bacon, and a blend of your favorite cheese. Gluten free and so delicious!

Provided by Nyssa Tanner

Categories     breakfast

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pre-made or homemade pizza crust
about 1/3 - 1/2 cup pesto
1 cup mozzarella or mixed cheese - whatever you have on hand!
4 slices of bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch strips
3 eggs
salt and pepper
fresh parsley, green onions, or chives to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450, or whatever temperature is recommended for for baking your particular crust.
  • Cook bacon until just barely crisp - keeping in mind that it will continue to cook in the oven with the pizza. Move to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Spread pizza with a thin layer of the pesto, you may need to adjust the amount of pesto to suit the size of your crust.
  • Sprinkle the dough with cheese and bacon. Make three little indents for your eggs, and crack each one over the top and season with a little salt and pepper.
  • Bake, for about 12-14 minutes, until crust is golden brown and eggs are done to your liking.
  • Remove from the oven and top with parsley, green onions, or chives if using. Allow to cool a minute or two before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 slices, Calories 436 calories, Sugar 2.3 g, Sodium 1319.2 mg, Fat 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, Cholesterol 217.4 mg

BREAKFAST PIZZA WITH BASIL PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Breakfast Pizza with Basil Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

A breakfast pizza topped with sun-dried tomatoes and basil pesto. It's perfect for pizza night or Saturday morning breakfast!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

homemade or store-bought pizza dough*
1 tablespoon olive oil
8-10 baby bella mushrooms, sliced (see notes)
¼ cup homemade or store-bought pesto
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
⅛ teaspoon EACH: red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, AND onion powder
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
4 large eggs
grated parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh arugula

Steps:

  • MUSHROOMS: heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauce for 3-4 minutes or until they brown just barely. Season with a little salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • PIZZA: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 475ºF. Flatten the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Create a lip or rim by thickening the dough around the crust portion. This keeps everything in. Transfer dough carefully to a parchment lined baking sheet. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • While the dough is resting, crack the eggs in 4 separated bowls of ramekins. Combine the red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  • Spread the pesto in a thin layer on each pizza. Arrange the sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms on top and sprinkle with the prepared seasonings. Top with the mozzarella cheese slices, leaving four wells where you'll place the eggs later.
  • Bake the pizza on the highest rack for 5 minutes. Remove the pizza. Press the wells with a large spoon if the dough is puffing up. Place each egg in a separate well and place the pizza back in the oven for 5-6 minutes if you want a runny yolk and 7-9 minutes for a more firm yolk. Remove from oven, let stand 1-2 minutes before grating fresh parmesan cheese on top and topping with arugula. Cut into slices and serve immediately!

EASY PESTO PIZZA



Easy Pesto Pizza image

Our Test Kitchen kneaded basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese into packaged bread dough for this full-flavored crust. Purchased pesto sauce keeps it big on taste and convenience.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place dough on a lightly floured surface; let rest for 10 minutes. Knead in 1/4 cup cheese, basil and oregano. Roll into a 12-in. circle; place on a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Prick with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes., Spread pesto sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BREAKFAST PIZZA WITH ZUCCHINI PESTO, PROVOLONE, SMOKED RICOTTA AND OLIVE OIL FRIED EGG



Breakfast Pizza with Zucchini Pesto, Provolone, Smoked Ricotta and Olive Oil Fried Egg image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cornmeal, for the peel
All-purpose flour, for rolling
Four 4-ounce rounds pizza dough (from a Naples-style pizzeria, if possible)
5 to 6 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces coarsely grated provolone
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Calabrian chile flakes, to taste
4 large eggs
Zucchini Pesto, recipe follows
1 pound smoked ricotta
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
9 ounces small zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a pizza stone on or near the bottom of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Sprinkle some cornmeal on a pizza peel.
  • Dust your work surface with a little bit of flour. Working with 2 balls of dough at a time (whatever will fit on your pizza stone), roll out each ball of dough to about 1/8 inch thick and transfer to the peel. Drizzle the top with a few teaspoons olive oil, scatter some of the provolone evenly over the top and season with some salt, pepper and chile flakes. Using the peel, transfer the pizzas to the stone and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • While the pizzas cook, fry the eggs: Heat about 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Slip in 2 of the eggs and fry until the edges are brown and crisp, the whites are set and the yolks still runny, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the pizzas from the oven and spread an even layer of Zucchini Pesto on top, dollop with some ricotta, top with an egg and garnish with some parsley leaves. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings. Cook the remaining eggs, adding an additional tablespoon of oil to the skillet if needed. Serve hot.
  • Combine the zucchini, basil, Parmesan, almonds, garlic and onion in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and process until emulsified. Season with the lemon zest and some salt and pepper and pulse a few times.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh herbs, good quality cheese, and a flavorful olive oil will make all the difference in the taste of your pesto breakfast pizza.
  • Make your own pesto: It's easy to make and only takes a few minutes. Plus, you can customize it to your own taste preferences.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizza: Too many toppings will make the pizza soggy and difficult to cook evenly.
  • Cook the pizza at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the cheese from becoming rubbery.
  • Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing: This will help to prevent the cheese from sticking to the knife.

Conclusion:

Pesto breakfast pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, it's a great way to use up leftovers and get creative in the kitchen. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give pesto breakfast pizza a try!

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