Baked Eggs with Salsa Verde Recipe

Name: Baked Eggs with Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, as needed; 1/3 cup Salsa Verde, recipe follows; 4 large eggs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (about 1/2 ounce); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 medium onion; 1/4 jalapeno chile, with seeds; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, as needed
1/3 cup Salsa Verde, recipe follows
4 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (about 1/2 ounce)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 clove garlic
1/4 medium onion
1/4 jalapeno chile, with seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 sprigs fresh cilantro

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Lightly oil a medium nonstick skillet with an ovenproof handle.
3
Spoon a heaping 1/3 cup of salsa into the pan.
4
Lightly press down the salsa to make 4 evenly spaced shallow nests and break an egg into each.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Bake until the egg whites are cooked and the yolks are still runny, about 15 minutes.
7
Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs and continue baking until just melted, about 1 minute more.
8
Top with the cilantro.
9
Serve immediately.
10
Put the tomatillos in a medium saucepan with water to cover.
11
Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
12
Drain.
13
Puree the garlic, onion, jalapeno, and salt in a blender until smooth.
14
Add the tomatillos and cilantro sprigs and puree until smooth.
15
Nutrient Value Per Tablespoon: 5 calories, 1 g carbohydrate, 0.3 g fiber, 0.2 g fat (0 g saturated)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, as needed, 1/3 cup Salsa Verde, recipe follows, 4 large eggs, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Baked Eggs with Salsa Verde falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Baked Eggs with Salsa Verde

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