🔥 Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prep the Sheet

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If you’re using a pizza stone, place it in the oven now to preheat—this helps give the crust a crisp bottom. If using a baking sheet, line it with parchment paper and set it aside.

Tip: Preheating the pizza stone or baking sheet is key to avoiding a soggy crust.

🧄 Step 2: Make Garlic Olive Oil

In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add 1 clove of minced garlic and sauté gently for about 1–2 minutes, just until the garlic becomes fragrant. Remove from heat immediately so it doesn't burn.

Tip: Garlic burns quickly—if it starts to brown, take it off the heat right away.

🍞 Step 3: Assemble the Base

Place your flatbread on the lined baking sheet (or a pizza peel if using a stone). Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the garlic oil evenly over the surface of the flatbread, covering all edges.

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the top, making sure to leave a ½-inch border around the edges.

Add 1 cup of baby spinach or arugula, evenly distributing it on top of the cheese. Don’t worry if the greens seem to pile up—they’ll shrink as they bake.

Finish with a sprinkle of ¼ cup grated Parmesan, then season with a little salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.

🍳 Step 4: Add the Eggs

Create three shallow wells in the bed of cheese and greens. These will help keep the eggs from sliding off the crust.

Crack each egg into a small bowl first (to check for shells), then carefully pour an egg into each well.

Tip: Pouring from a bowl gives you better control than cracking directly onto the pizza.

🔥 Step 5: Bake the Pizza

Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until:

• • The egg whites are just set but the yolks are still slightly jiggly

• • The cheese is melted and bubbly

• • The crust is golden and crisp

If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone and watch carefully. Cooking time may be slightly shorter.

Common mistake: Overbaking the eggs. Keep an eye on them starting around the 10-minute mark.

🌿 Step 6: Serve It Up!

Remove from oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes. This helps the cheese settle and the crust firm up.

Slice into wedges or squares using a pizza cutter or sharp