A fusion of classic Eggs Benedict and pizza, this Quick Eggs Benny Pizza is a delightful twist on two beloved dishes.

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A fusion of classic Eggs Benedict and pizza, this Quick Eggs Benny Pizza is a delightful twist on two beloved dishes.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 23, 2024

This recipe combines the creamy hollandaise sauce, runny poached eggs, and crispy bacon of Eggs Benedict with the cheesy goodness of a pizza. Perfect for a lazy brunch or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to please any palate.

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pizza crust
  • 4 eggs
  • 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup hollandaise sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven according to pizza crust instructions.
  2. Bake pizza crust for 5 minutes to par-bake.
  3. While the crust is baking, poach the eggs to your desired doneness.
  4. Remove crust from oven and spread hollandaise sauce evenly over the top.
  5. Sprinkle cooked bacon evenly over the sauce.
  6. Carefully crack the eggs onto the pizza, evenly spacing them out.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake pizza in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until eggs are set and cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped chives, slice, and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

  • Eggs Benedict is said to have been created in the 19th century at a New York City restaurant.
  • Traditionally, Eggs Benedict is made with English muffins, ham, and a buttery hollandaise sauce.