Huevos En Cazuela Mexican Baked Eggs Recipes

BAKED HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° Farenheit.
• Lightly spray a 10" oven-safe skillet or baking dish with cooking spray.
• Add salsa and beans and spinach to the skillet, stirring together.
• Sprinkle evenly with the cheese.
• Make four depressions, evenly spaced, with the back of a spoon, then add an egg to each depression.
• Wrap tortillas in foil and put them in the oven.
• Bake eggs 15-20 minutes, until egg whites are cooked but yolks are still jiggly.
• Serve immediately on hot tortillas with cilantro, avocado, lime wedges and hot sauce.

HUEVOS EN CAZUELA (MEXICAN BAKED EGGS)

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Butter 4 2-cup souffle or other individual baking dishes and set aside.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stir in tomato and ham (or sausage).
• Return to heat and cook until liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.
• Using a slotted spoon divide mixture among dishes. (May be prepared one day ahead and refrigerated).
• To serve: preheat broiler.
• Warm dishes in broiler for 2 minutes.
• Break 2 eggs into each dish and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with enough cheese to cover yolks completely.
• Broil eggs as close to heat source as possible until whites are firm and cheese is melted and brown (3-5 minutes).
• Serve with tortillas and butter (if desired) or salsa.