Drunken Eggs Recipe

Name: Drunken Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces bacon slab bacon, skin optional; 1 each onions large yellow, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 each tomatoes or 4 roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced; 4 large eggs large, beaten; 1/2 cup cheese grated; 4 each serrano chiles stemmed and chopped (seeds optional); 12 each corn tortillas (6-inch)

Servings: persons

1
Remove the bacon skin, if any, and reserve if desired.
2
Cut the bacon into 1/4 inch cubes.
3
Fry over low heat until all the fat is rendered.
4
Drain on paper towels.
5
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat.
6
Heat the reserved bacon fat in a stockpot over medium-low heat.
7
Cook the onions with the salt and pepper until deep brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
8
Add the chicken stock and bacon skin, if using, simmer 15 minutes.
9
Remove the bacon skin.
10
Skim and discard the fat from the top, and bring the broth to a boil.
11
Stir in the fried bacon and tomatoes and return to a boil.
12
Gently stir in the beaten eggs just until cooked and thready, 1 to 2 minutes, being careful not to overblend.
13
Remove from the heat.
14
Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with the cheese and serrano chiles.
15
Serve immediately with warm corn tortillas.

1054

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces bacon slab bacon, skin optional, 1 each onions large yellow, chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, and more.

Yes, Drunken Eggs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drunken Eggs

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