These pepper cups with pesto, eggs, and goat cheese are a great reset breakfast.
The Deets
If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious breakfast idea to mix things up, these sliced pepper egg cups with pesto and a touch of goat cheese are just the thing. They’re the perfect way to hit the reset button on your morning routine with something fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I’ve made a similar version before using thick slices of tomatoes, but using bell peppers as the base takes this dish to a whole new level of taste and texture.
Here’s how it works: Slice your bell peppers into sturdy rings that act as little edible cups, then crack an egg right into the center. As the egg cooks gently inside the pepper, it takes on the pepper’s sweet, subtle flavor. Once the egg is nearly set, top it off with a spoonful of vibrant pesto and a crumble of creamy goat cheese. Cover the pan for just a minute or two to let everything melt together.
There you have it — a protein-packed breakfast that’s as easy to make. The creamy goat cheese and pesto add a burst of flavor, while the soft-cooked egg and tender pepper make for a satisfying bite every time. It’s a breakfast idea that’s so quick, customizable, and delicious, that you’ll want to make it again and again! Let me know what you think of these pepper cups in the comments! Here are more breakfast ideas you’ll have to check out.
Here’s how to make them:
Sliced pepper cups with pesto and goat cheese
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices bell pepper (the biggest pieces work best)
- 2 tsp pesto split between the two cups
- 2 tsp goat cheese split between the 2 cups (or another cheese you like!)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt/pepper/red pepper flakes
- Parm (optional)
Instructions
- Add butter to a hot pan and let melt. Meanwhile slice pepper and get your best slices ready. Add to the pan.
- Crack an egg in each one of the pepper cups.Don’t worry some egg spills out, just use a spatula to keep the egg near the pepper. When it cooks it will stay together.
- Add your pesto and goat cheese to the top of the egg. Season with salt and pepper (and red pepper flakes depending on taste).Cover with a lid and cook for about 1-2 min on medium/ low heat.
- Remove lid and flip. Cook for about another minute and add to a plate. Season with parm, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
