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Baked pesto eggs served in roasted potato halves, topped with black pepper and drizzled with olive oil on a white plate.

Pesto Eggs Recipe


  • Author: Chef Clara
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious pesto eggs cooked to perfection with vibrant basil pesto, creamy yolks, and crispy toast for a flavorful, easy breakfast!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings:
    • Crumbled feta or goat cheese
    • Sliced avocado
    • Cherry tomatoes, halved
    • Toasted bread or baguette slices

Instructions

  1. Heat the Pesto:
    In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the basil pesto, spreading it evenly across the pan.
  2. Cook the Eggs:
    Once the pesto begins to sizzle, crack the eggs directly into the skillet.
    Cook the eggs to your preferred doneness:

    • For sunny-side up: Cook without flipping until the whites are set and the yolks remain runny.
    • For over-easy or over-hard: Gently flip the eggs and cook to desired firmness.
  3. Season and Serve:
    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
    Transfer the eggs to a plate and garnish with optional toppings such as crumbled feta or goat cheese, sliced avocado, and cherry tomato halves.
    Serve immediately, accompanied by toasted bread or baguette slices if desired.
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean