Eggs Monterey Recipe

Name: Eggs Monterey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 eggs; 3 tablespoons half-and-half; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 slices bacon, cooked nice and crisp and crumbled; 1 jalapeno, seeded, deviened, and finely diced; 2 green onions, chopped fine; 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, freshly grated for best flavor and texture; 4 tablespoons salsa; 12 avocado, sliced thin; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

5 eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter
6 slices bacon, cooked nice and crisp and crumbled
1 jalapeno, seeded, deviened, and finely diced
2 green onions, chopped fine
6 ounces monterey jack cheese, freshly grated for best flavor and texture
4 tablespoons salsa
12 avocado, sliced thin
salt
pepper

1
In a medium size bowl lightly beat the eggs with the half and half and salt and pepper-how ever much you prefer.
2
You can always add more later if needed-however egg dishes imo taste bland if not enough salt is used.
3
Put a large nonstick skillet over med-hi heat and add the butter.
4
Let it get bubbling and then add the jalapeno and stir fry for about 1 minute,lower heat to medium and then add the eggs.
5
Scramble the eggs til soft about 1-2 minutes.
6
When eggs are almost set add the bacon crumbles and gently fold into the eggs.
7
Remove from heat.This whole process from jalapeno to eggs being done shouldn't take more than 4 minutes or so.
8
Gently fold in 1/2 the cheese and then sprinkle the rest on top and let sit til melted.
9
Split the eggs evenly between 2 plates and sprinkle with green onion and top with 2 T salsa each as well as the avocado slices.
10
We like to serve ours with sourdough toast and/or hashbrowns.
11
A fruit salad also goes well with this.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 eggs, 3 tablespoons half-and-half, 2 tablespoons butter, 6 slices bacon, cooked nice and crisp and crumbled, and more.

Yes, Eggs Monterey falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Eggs Monterey

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