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Bismarck pizza with salad

Bismarck pizza is a ham and mozzarella pizza topped with an egg baked right in the center, served with a green salad. For 4 people, it takes 35 minutes and ranks as easy, at about €2.70 per serving. The key is baking it in two stages, so the egg white sets while the yolk stays runny.

Bismarck pizza, with ham and a runny egg baked right in the middle, perfect for dipping the crust in the yolk.

Bismarck pizza with salad
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.70
Calories per person
760 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Bismarck pizza gets its character from the egg cracked onto the center just before the final bake. The yolk stays runny while the white sets, and the hot crust works as a scoop for dipping it all up. Ham and melted mozzarella give it that comforting base, with nothing complicated to prepare.

This is a weeknight pizza you can get on the table fast when everyone is hungry. Kids love breaking the crust to watch the yolk run, and a green salad on the side rounds out the meal without any extra effort. With store bought fresh dough, the longest part is just waiting for the oven to heat up.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Fresh pizza dough 2
  • Mozzarella 2
  • Eggs 4

Pantry

  • Tomato sauceoften in the pantry 250 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Butcher

  • Ham 4 slices

Fruits and vegetables

  • Green salad 1

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 250°C with the baking sheet inside.

    A scorching hot sheet is the secret to a crispy crust.

  2. Roll out the doughs, spread with tomato sauce, scatter torn mozzarella and ham on top. 5 min

    Leave a little well in the center for the egg, it holds in place better.

  3. Bake the pizzas for the first stage of cooking. 6 min

    Once the edges start to brown, it's time to pull them out.

  4. Take them out, crack an egg into the center of each pizza, season with salt and pepper, and put back in the oven. 6 min

    Crack the egg into a cup first to avoid shell pieces.

  5. Serve with the salad tossed in olive oil, vinegar and salt. 2 min

    Eat it right away, the yolk needs to still be runny.

Our tips to get it right

  • Use fresh dough rather than frozen, it bakes faster and turns crispier on a scorching hot sheet.
  • Tear the mozzarella by hand instead of slicing it, it melts more evenly over the pizza.
  • If your oven doesn't reach 250°C, extend the first bake slightly before adding the egg.

The variations

  • Swap the ham for prosciutto for a stronger flavor, add it after baking so it doesn't dry out.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the ham and add sliced mushrooms before baking.
  • For kids in a hurry, scramble the egg over the pizza instead of leaving it whole, it cooks more evenly.

What to serve it with

  • Green salad with vinaigrette, already included
  • Sparkling water with lemon
  • Fresh fruit for a light dessert

Storage

Bismarck pizza is best eaten right away, while the yolk is still runny. If you have leftovers, keep them in the fridge in a sealed container for 1 day and reheat in the oven, the yolk will then be fully cooked. It doesn't freeze well because of the egg.

Questions about this dish

Can you prep Bismarck pizza ahead of time?

You can roll out the dough and prepare the toppings ahead, but add the egg only right before baking. A cooked egg loses its appeal if it sits before serving.

How do you keep the yolk from overcooking?

Crack the egg in halfway through baking, not before, so it spends less time in the oven. Watch the last few minutes closely, the white just needs to set.

Can you use homemade dough instead of store bought?

Yes, homemade dough works great, just roll it thin so it bakes just as fast. Adjust the baking time depending on its thickness.

Is Bismarck pizza good for kids?

Yes, it's a simple ham and cheese pizza that kids recognize right away. You can scramble the egg instead if some of them don't like a runny yolk.

How long does it take to make a Bismarck pizza with salad?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a Bismarck pizza with salad?

About 760 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a Bismarck pizza with salad cost?

About €2.70 per serving, or €10.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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