Huevos En Cazuela (Mexican Baked Eggs) Recipe

Name: Huevos En Cazuela (Mexican Baked Eggs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 poblano chiles; 2 jalapeno chiles; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 onion, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 3 -4 tablespoons ham, minced (or sausage, cooked); salt; pepper; 8 eggs, room temperature; salt; pepper; 4 -6 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated (or Telme Cheese or Queso Fresco); 1 dozen tortilla, warmed (optional)

Servings: persons

2 poblano chiles
2 jalapeno chiles
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 -4 tablespoons ham, minced (or sausage, cooked)
salt
pepper
8 eggs, room temperature
salt
pepper
4 -6 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated (or Telme Cheese or Queso Fresco)
1 dozen tortilla, warmed (optional)

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Butter 4 2-cup souffle or other individual baking dishes and set aside.
3
Arrange the chiles on a broiler pan and broil 3 inches from heat, turning until charred (5-10 minutes). Transfer to plastic or paper bag and seal tightly. Let steam for 10 minutes. Peel chiles and cut in half. Discard seeds, veins and cores. Rinse under cold water and dry. Cut into julienne. Set aside.
4
In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally (10 minutes). Add chiles and cook another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
5
Stir in tomato and ham (or sausage).
6
Return to heat and cook until liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Using a slotted spoon divide mixture among dishes. (May be prepared one day ahead and refrigerated).
8
To serve: preheat broiler.
9
Warm dishes in broiler for 2 minutes.
10
Break 2 eggs into each dish and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with enough cheese to cover yolks completely.
11
Broil eggs as close to heat source as possible until whites are firm and cheese is melted and brown (3-5 minutes).
12
Serve with tortillas and butter (if desired) or salsa.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 poblano chiles, 2 jalapeno chiles, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Huevos En Cazuela (Mexican Baked Eggs) falls under the General 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.

Huevos En Cazuela (Mexican Baked Eggs)

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