Pesto Eggs
Pesto Eggs is a easy Italian recipe that serves 1. 500 calories per serving. Recipe by Discover MNL on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 23 min
Cost: $2.67 total, $2.67 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 slices Sourdough Bread (fresh, sturdy slices)
- 2 slices Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (thick slices, about 2 oz total)
- 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons Basil Pesto (store‑bought or homemade)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Slice the Bread
Place the sourdough loaf on a cutting board and slice off two even pieces about ½‑inch thick.
Time: PT2M
Slice the Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella into two thick slices, roughly 1 cm thick.
Time: PT2M
Cook Pesto Eggs
Heat the non‑stick skillet over medium heat, add the pesto, then crack the two eggs directly into the pesto. Season with salt and pepper and let fry until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium heat
Toast Mozzarella Bread
Lay the mozzarella slices on each bread slice, then place the bread under a toaster oven or grill set to 375°F until the cheese melts and the edges of the bread turn golden, about 3 minutes.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: 375°F
Assemble and Serve
Transfer the toasted mozzarella bread onto a plate and gently slide the pesto‑cooked eggs on top. Serve immediately while hot.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 500
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbohydrates
- 40 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains Gluten
Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Last updated: April 18, 2026








