This Pesto Fried Eggs dish is a fresh and tasty twist on a traditional breakfast favorite.
Eating fried eggs the same way all the time can get kind of boring. There are many ways to change things up, including different seasonings and different cooking methods. This Pesto Fried Eggs is a unique dish in that it changes the cooking oil or butter to pesto instead. This results in eggs that are infused with the punch of pesto. Top with a little crumbled feta for a truly delicious breakfast.
Key Ingredients for Pesto Fried Eggs
- Eggs: Whatever kind of eggs you can get your hands on these days!
- Pesto: I recommend Costco’s Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto but you can use any jarred or refrigerated pesto you prefer. See my post about my love for Costco pesto here.
- Feta cheese: Crumbled is best. I like the Trader Joe’s feta – it has a nice flavor and is reasonably priced.
Note: Make sure to check recipe card for full list of ingredients
Preparation Steps for Pesto Fried Eggs
- Add enough pesto to cover the bottom of a small non-stick skillet and heat until bubbly
- Crack two eggs into the pesto
- Cook eggs to your desired level of doneness
- Top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Add red pepper flakes if you want a bit of kick
A quick and easy breakfast (or dinner)!
Substitutions or Additions
- You can substitute other cheeses such as parmesan, romano, pecorino as you prefer
Time Breakdown
Total Time |
6 minutes |
Hands ON time |
1 minutes |
Hands OFF time |
5 minutes |
BEST FOR:
Anytime you’re looking for a change from traditional fried eggs.
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SUMMARY:
This is in our regular rotation for breakfast. It tastes fresh and heathy and is a nice alternative to regular fried eggs. It’s also a good way to use up the end of the jar of pesto.
Serve with
Toast, a side salad, sausage – any breakfast accompaniment
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Pesto Fried Eggs
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- Jarred Pesto
Instructions
- Heat small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat
- Add enough pesto to at least coat bottom of pan, more if desired, and heat for about 1 minute or until bubbling
- Add eggs to pan and cook to desired doneness