Mexican Eggs Recipe

Name: Mexican Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 1 onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, broken up (drained); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh green chilies; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 6 eggs; 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; On the Side; guacamole; flour tortilla

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, broken up (drained)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, cubed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
On the Side
guacamole
flour tortilla

1
In a 10-inch frying pan, cook bacon until crisp.
2
Remove from pan with slotted spoon and drain.
3
Add onion and garlic to bacon drippings in the pan.
4
Cook until onion is soft.
5
Stir in tomatoes, chilies, salt, and oregano.
6
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
7
Continue boiling until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to low.
9
Crack eggs and slowly slip into sauce, one at a time.
10
Sprinkle cheese and bacon over the top.
11
Cover and simmer until eggs are set, about 5 to 7 minutes.
12
Sprinkle with the cilantro.
13
Serve with guacamole and warmed tortillas on the side of the plate, if desired.
14
Note: The sauce can be prepared a day in advance.
15
Reheat and slip the eggs in just before serving.

569

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, diced, 1 onion, minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, broken up (drained), and more.

Yes, Mexican Eggs 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.

Mexican Eggs

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