HUEVOS VERDE CON JAMóN (GREEN EGGS AND HAM)

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I love Huevos Rancheros, Eggs with Tomatillo Salsa and Quesadillas so I decided to take parts of each recipe and see what I could come up with. It turned out delicious and when served with refried beans, fried potatoes with onions and hot flour tortillas....it turned out to be a great breakfast. Not exactly diet conscious but...

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

QUESADILLA WITH EGGS ON TOP
2 c queso fresco, crumbled and divided into ½
8 corn tortillas
2 c ham, cubed
8 large eggs
salt and pepper to taste
green (tomatillo) sauce to cover (recipe below)
GREEN SAUCE (TOMATILLA SALSA) IT'S EASIER IF YOU MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME
1 lb fresh tomatillos, husked and washed or 2 (13 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained
6 - 7 serrano chiles, stemmed and finely diced
6 sprig(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 c chicken broth
1/2 lime, juiced
GARNISHES (OPTIONAL)
sliced avocado
sour cream
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • 1. Place a dry griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 2. Place a tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle with cheese.
  • 3. Add ½ cup of ham and top with more cheese.
  • 4. Place another tortilla on top. Cook until light golden for about 1 - 2 minutes.
  • 5. Flip over and cook until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
  • 6. Cook the eggs to your preference. Once eggs have been cooked, place over tortillas; salt and pepper to taste and top with Green Sauce (see below).
  • 7. Green (Tomatillo) Sauce Directions: (I make this ahead of time and keep it in the fridge to use on this and many other dishes.)
  • 8. In a medium saucepan add fresh tomatillos, chiles, and enough water to just cover. Lightly salt.
  • 9. Cook for 15 minutes and drain. (For canned tomatillos, just drain and remove the thin, clear skins.)
  • 10. Place tomatillos, cilantro, onion and garlic in a blender or food processor. Process to almost smooth-leave a little texture.
  • 11. In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium high heat. When oil is hot add all the sauce at once, stirring constantly until darkened-about 5 minutes.
  • 12. Add the broth, return to a boil and reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, around 10 minutes.
  • 13. Remove from heat, squeeze in fresh lime juice, stir again, taste and add salt if needed. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately.

Eman Matar
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Willow OCarroll
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I wasn't a fan of the green eggs, but the ham was delicious.


John Grinnell
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This is a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch.


Meghla Afren
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I prefer simpler recipes.


steve paul mtenje
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ham.


Happiness Surayah
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This was a bit too salty for my taste.


Jaweed Khan
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I didn't have any kale on hand, so I used spinach instead. It was still really good.


MD ABID
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It's a bit bland, but it's still a good recipe.


Aldale Guthrie
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. I love that it's healthy too.


Maxamed deeq Xaaji
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Awwal Sanni
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I wasn't sure about the combination of eggs and ham, but it totally works. This dish is now one of my favorites.


Anderosn Chris
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Gabriella Bernard
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I'm not usually a fan of eggs, but this dish changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Fozia Fahad
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Just made this for breakfast and it was a hit! The flavors were perfect together.


Faye Kirkwood
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This was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. My kids even ate it, which is a miracle.


jass99 italy
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My family loved this! I used spinach instead of kale and it was still delicious.