Description

This Baked Egg Pizza with Portabella Mushroom and Cured Ham is a delicious and easy-to-make gourmet pizza that combines the earthiness of sautéed portabella mushrooms, the savory goodness of cured Parma ham, and the creamy richness of a baked egg. Perfect for breakfast or a quick meal, this recipe uses a crispy pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh rocket for a balanced and flavorful dish baked to perfection in the oven.

Ingredients

Scale

Base and Sauce

1 good quality plain shop-bought pizza base
1 jar tomato sauce for pizzas (about 1/4 cup)

Toppings

1 portabella mushroom, lightly fried
1 mozzarella ball, drained and diced
1 British Lion egg
2–3 slices cured ham such as Parma
Small handful of rocket (arugula)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Pre-heat the oven to its highest setting (usually around 450-500°F / 230-260°C) and place a baking tray inside to heat up. This ensures the pizza base will cook quickly and become crispy.
Prepare Base: Take your pizza base and evenly spread a layer of tomato sauce over the surface to create the flavorful foundation for your toppings.
Add Mushroom: Slice the lightly fried portabella mushroom and distribute the slices evenly across the sauce layer on the pizza base.
Add Mozzarella: Dice the drained mozzarella and scatter these pieces over the mushrooms, ensuring even coverage for a melty cheese topping.
Crack Egg: Carefully crack the British Lion egg into the center of the pizza, being cautious not to break the yolk, as it will bake to a lovely runny texture.
Bake Pizza: Place the pizza on the preheated baking tray in the oven. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the base is crispy and the egg is cooked to your preference.
Finish Toppings: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately lay the cured Parma ham slices on top, followed by a scattering of fresh rocket leaves, adding a peppery freshness to the dish.

Notes

Ensure the egg is cracked carefully to keep the yolk intact for optimal texture.
If you prefer a less runny yolk, bake the pizza slightly longer but watch carefully to avoid overcooking the base.
Use good quality, fresh ingredients like a good mozzarella and Parma ham for best flavor.
You can lightly sauté the mushroom in olive oil with a pinch of salt before adding to enhance its flavor.
Serve immediately once finished for the best taste and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: baked egg pizza, portabella mushroom pizza, cured ham pizza, breakfast pizza, easy pizza recipe, homemade pizza