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Rustic Abruzzo pizza topped with bacon, eggs, and pecorino cheese
Abruzzo-style pizza with bacon and eggs

Rustic Abruzzo Pizza with Bacon, Eggs, and Pecorino

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Hailing from the mountainous Abruzzo region, this pizza reflects a shepherd's hearty diet. It's essentially a rich, savory flatbread originally designed for a long day in the fields. The smokiness of the cured pork, the sharp bite of Pecorino sheep cheese, and the creaminess of the eggs create a 'Carbonara-style' experience on a crust. It's not diet food; it's fuel for the soul.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 18 mins
⌛ Total Time 43 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet (for crisping bacon)
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet or Pizza Stone
  • Mixing Bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the bacon/pancetta until the fat renders and the edges begin to brown.

Tip: Don't make it totally crispy yet; it will continue cooking in the oven.
2 ✓

Remove the bacon from the fat and let it cool. Lightly brush your baking sheet with olive oil.

Tip: If you put hot bacon on the dough, it can kill the yeast or make the surface gummy.
3 ✓

In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the heavy cream, half of the grated Pecorino, and a pinch of pepper until smooth and creamy.

Tip: The fat in the cream prevents the eggs from scrambling too quickly, keeping them silky.
4 ✓

Roll out the dough and place it on the baking sheet, creating a slightly raised rim.

Tip: The rim is crucial here to hold in the liquid egg mixture.
5 ✓

Pour the egg mixture onto the dough. Top with the remaining Pecorino, torn mozzarella, bacon, and oregano.

Tip: The mozzarella acts as an anchor, helping the egg mixture set properly.
6 ✓

Bake for 15-18 minutes. It's done when the egg center is set but slightly jiggly, and the crust is golden brown.

Tip: Avoid overbaking or the eggs will become rubbery. Residual heat will finish the cooking.
7 ✓

Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then garnish with fresh basil.

Tip: Resting allows the structure to stabilize, making it easier to slice cleanly.

Recipe FAQ

Why render the bacon fat first?
To remove excess grease so the pizza doesn't get soggy. Plus, it ensures the bacon is perfectly crispy.
Will the eggs turn into scrambled eggs?
They form a creamy, custard-like savory layer, which is the goal! If you prefer runny yolks, crack whole eggs on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pizza Dough
  • 5 oz Pancetta or Thick-Cut Bacon (sliced into strips)
  • 3.5 oz Pecorino Romano Cheese (grated)
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Basil
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper