High-Protein Breakfast Pizza
I’ve been hooked on the egg wrap trick ever since I used it for my B.L.E.A.T. and high-protein grilled cheese quesadilla—spreading eggs right in the pan, then pressing a tortilla over top so it all cooks into one seamless layer. It’s kind of genius: high in protein, sturdy enough to flip, and the perfect blank canvas for any craving. So naturally, I had to take it for a spin open-faced and turn it into a breakfast pizza.
The result? A golden, eggy “crust” topped with marinara, melty mozzarella, and savory poultry sausage. It hits all the marks—hearty, balanced, and super fun to eat. I love that it feels a little indulgent (who doesn’t want pizza for breakfast?) but still wildly nutritious.
If you love this, you’ve got to try my other eggy breakfasts: Cabbage and Eggs Skillet, High Protein Scrambled Eggs, or Open-Faced Caprese Omelet—each one delivers that same satisfying combo of protein, comfort, and creativity.
Why you’ll love this Breakfast Pizza
- Egg-cellent base: The egg-tortilla combo is protein-packed
,and sturdy enough for all your toppings. - Pizza for breakfast: All the cheesy vibes you crave—minus the carb-heavy crust.
- Fast & flexible: Ready in minutes, endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Joy-approved balance: A lotta fun, a lotta fuel, a lotta flavor—my kind of morning meal.
And here’s my Joy tip: make this once, then riff away. Try pesto instead of marinara, turkey bacon on top, or even swap mozzarella for feta. Once you master the base, the possibilities are endless… endlessly delicious!!
Make this: BLT Pizza!
High-Protein Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten (or 1 whole egg + 2 egg whites)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 whole-grain tortilla, about 8-inches
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- 2 poultry breakfast sausage links, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Liberally coat a 10-inch skillet with oil spray and warm over medium heat. Add the eggs, tilting the skillet to evenly distribute them over the bottom of the hot pan.
- Place the tortilla on top of the eggs and let the eggs cook and firm, about 2 minutes. If the tortilla’s edges curl up, press them down into the egg with your spatula.
- Using a wide spatula, carefully flip the egg-and-tortilla over. Spread the sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle on the cheese. Add on the sausage pieces.
- Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to quickly melt. Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate. Garnish with fresh basil and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Slice into “pizza” triangles and enjoy!
WAY too much sodium to start the day! Please offer lower sodium recipes to what otherwise seems like delicious meals. I always look because they are so appealing, but then am disappointed when I look at the nutritional info.
Hi Renee–thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I understand your concern about sodium and I appreciate that you’re looking for ways to make my recipes work for your needs. Here’s some insight: I base my nutrition info on everyday brands to give a general guideline, but there are easy ways to customize this recipe (and many others on my site) to reduce sodium. For example, using a lower-sodium marinara sauce, swapping in a low-sodium tortilla, and skipping the sausage (or using a lower-sodium alternative) will make a huge difference while still keeping the dish delicious. I did some quick calculations and found you can reduce the total amount by more than 350 milligrams with these changes. Of course, it’s not always easy to find lower-sodium alternatives, but I’m hoping you already have a few brands you love on hand. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts — it really inspires me to keep creating and improving!
Genius!! Love your recipes.
Thanks, Linda! I wholeheartedly agree 🙂 This recipe is awesome! — Eliza (Team Joy)
♥️ Joy, your recipes are fantastic!! This is delicious- adding it to my breakfast line up (your oatmeal pancakes are my fav).
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the recipe love, Dawn! So glad this is a part of your breakfast lineup! — Eliza (Team Joy)
Love this recipe since I am diabetic!
So glad to hear that you love this recipe, Muriel!— Eliza (Team Joy)
Just made this delicious breakfast pizza even though I made it for dinner. It is absolutely delicious. I used turkey sausage sprinkles and low sodium marinara sauce. I love trying Joy’s recipes. I’m never disappointed.
Hi Deb! Breakfast for dinner is always a winning move! We love your twists with turkey sausage and low-sodium marinara… so smart and so tasty. It makes us so happy to hear Joy’s recipes never disappoint. Thanks for cooking along with her! — Eliza (Team Joy)
Wow amazing delicious and easy. .. your recipes are always so easy and tasty
Hi Paula! Aww, thank you! Joy loves creating recipes that are easy, tasty, and totally doable…so hearing this means the world. So glad you enjoyed it!— Eliza (Team Joy)
I LOVED it! I made it for dinner, made it meatless, and used a little salsa instead of the marinara sauce. It was delicious and so easy! I folded it over like a quesadilla to eat. I’ll definitely make it again and again. Thanks, Joy, for a great recipe!
Hi Susan! Love this, and love your delicious spin on it! Going meatless and swapping in salsa is such a fun (and flavorful!) twist — and folding it like a quesadilla? Genius. We’re so happy you enjoyed it and thrilled it earned a spot in your regular rotation. Thanks for sharing your variation! — Eliza (Team Joy)
This looks like a great recipe and I will be making it soon. Thanks for great recipes
Thanks for being here, Micki! Wishing you continuous good health and delicious food! xx
Thanks, Joy! I made this chilaquiles-style, with corn tortillas, cheddar and salsa. I’m not an egg lover, but this was very good and an easy way to make a quick and healthy breakfast.
Hi Joan! We’re so happy to hear that you loved this recipe! Chilaquiles-style sounds amazing…thank you for sharing!— Eliza (Team Joy)
This is a single serving? I’m looking for low carb high protein breakfast ideas for after working out
Hi Kathy! Yes, 1 pizza is a single serving. With only 17g carbs and 33g protein per pizza, it’s an excellent post workout breakfast. Here are additional ideas for Low-Carb, High-Protein Breakfasts! Enjoy! — Eliza (Team Joy)
I’m so glad I found this recipe since I’ve made it several times already. I think you could make it anytime of the day for a meal. I didn’t have exactly all the ingredients but substituted my Canadian bacon and some regular tomato sauce instead of what was called for. It was so delicious! I’ve shared this recipe with several friends. Being a widow now makes me want quicker meals most of the time. This hits the target for me. Thank you for such an easy but delicious recipe, Joy!
Patsy, thank you for sharing this wonderful review! I love that you’ve made it your own with Canadian bacon and the sauce you had on hand… that’s exactly how I want my recipes to be used—flexible, easy, and fitting into real life. I’m so grateful you’re here. xx