Best 7 Fiesta Egg Skillet Recipes

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**Sizzle and spice up your breakfast routine with a fiesta egg skillet, a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the colors and tastes of a Mexican fiesta to your plate.**

Loaded with fresh ingredients like bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños, this skillet is a symphony of textures and flavors. The eggs are cooked to perfection, offering a tender and fluffy contrast to the crisp veggies. A generous sprinkle of cheese adds a gooey richness, while a blend of Mexican spices infuses every bite with warmth and depth.

This versatile recipe includes variations for those who prefer a vegetarian option or a spicier kick. For a meaty twist, chorizo or ground beef can be added to the skillet, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. For those who like their dishes with a bit more heat, a dash of cayenne pepper or a dollop of sriracha sauce can be added to taste.

Served with warm tortillas or toast, the fiesta egg skillet is a delightful and easy-to-make breakfast, brunch, or lunch option. Its vibrant colors and bold flavors are sure to awaken your senses and kick-start your day on a high note. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico with this irresistible fiesta egg skillet.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FIESTA TIME OMELET



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I created this dish when I needed to use up some black olives and jalapenos. With the abundant filling, two of these large omelets can feed four people if served with side dishes.-Jennine Victory, Bee Branch, Arkansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large eggs
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup queso fresco
1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers or chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk and salt until blended., Place a lightly oiled 10-in. nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edges. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath. When eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains, spoon queso, peppers, olives and cilantro onto 1 side. Fold omelet in half. Cut in half; slide onto 2 plates. Top with avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 383mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIESTA SCRAMBLED EGGS



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I love to fix this spicy scrambled egg dish for friends and family. It's almost a meal in itself, but I serve it with muffins or biscuits, fresh fruit juice and coffee. -Kay Kropff, Canyon, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salsa

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon. Pour eggs over the top; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 278mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

FIESTA EGG CASSEROLE WITH PEPPERS AND CHEESE



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Green chile peppers flavor this simple egg and cheese breakfast casserole recipe nice flavor. Use Mexican style cheese for Tex-Mex flavor.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese (or a Mexican-style cheese blend)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  • Lightly butter a 1-quart baking dish or pie plate.
  • In a medium bowl combine the eggs, half-and-half or cream , salt, and pepper; whisk the mixture until it is smooth and well blended. Stir in chopped green chile peppers.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over bottom of the prepared baking dish and then pour the egg mixture over the shredded cheese.
  • Bake the casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, or until set.
  • If desired, broil for a minute or two to brown the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 315 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SKILLET FIESTA DINNER



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Make and share this Skillet Fiesta Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook turkey or beef and onion and drain fat.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, water, tomatoes and corn and bring to a boil.
  • Add rice.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let stand until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 68.8, Sodium 692.4, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 20.8

FIESTA EGG SKILLET



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This one-skillet main dish is fast and easy--Mexican rice with onions, ham, chiles, and tomatoes is cooked with eggs and cheese for a hearty, all-in-one meal.

Provided by Rae

Categories     Knorr®

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup sliced onion
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice
8 eggs
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup diced ham
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove onions from skillet and set aside. Add Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice to skillet and cook according to package directions.
  • Whisk eggs and cream together in a large bowl until well combined and frothy.
  • Add onions, ham, green chiles and tomatoes to rice in pan; stir well to combine. Slowly pour in egg mixture; stir gently. Reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Push mixture from the sides to the center with a spatula, allowing uncooked eggs from top of egg skillet to seep down to the bottom, then re-cover. Do this several times, every few minutes, until eggs are just about set.
  • Stir in 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; add remaining cheese to top of egg skillet. Cover and allow cheese to melt. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 453.6 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1430.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

FIESTA EGGS



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Make and share this Fiesta Eggs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 egg servings, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground sausage
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red sweet bell pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 cup hot chunky salsa
4 ounces cubed processed cheese
10 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • in a skillet, slowly brown sausage, bell peppers, and onions. Spoon sausage-onion mixture onto paper towels, drain and set aside.
  • Dry skillet with more paper towels, pour tomatoes, green chilies, salsa and processed cheese in skillet and cook, stirring constantly, only until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, salt, sour cream and milk and fold in sausage mixture, and tomato-cheese mixture.
  • Transfer to a greased 7x11 inch baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086.4, Fat 87.5, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 729.2, Sodium 3466.1, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 59.4

FIESTA BEEF & NOODLE SKILLET



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Tacos and pasta come together in this zesty dish my family demands. It's cheesy, a tad spicy, and you can ring that dinner bell in no time. -Amber Willard, Slinger, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1 cup mild salsa
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in condensed soup, salsa, water and taco seasoning., Drain noodles; stir into skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Freeze cooled noodle mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the eggs from sticking.
  • Cook the eggs over medium heat to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Stir the eggs frequently to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Add your desired fillings, such as vegetables, meat, or cheese, once the eggs have started to set.
  • Season the eggs with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the eggs immediately, while they are still hot.

Conclusion:

The Fiesta Egg Skillet is a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast or brunch recipe that can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this skillet is sure to brighten up your morning. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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