breakfast essentials: ham, egg, cheese skillet

How To Make breakfast essentials: ham, egg, cheese skillet

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Chef's Note: I purposely made this recipe mild, because a lot of folks do not like to start the day with their mouths on fire… Really? Anyway, if you want more pep this different spices like, cayenne, or hot paprika, or how about a nice diced green pepper, or maybe a hot chili or two. Have fun with it.
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  Step 3
  Chef’s Note: I like to serve this breakfast in individual cast iron skillets; however, it would be just as tasty, if you mixed up a bigger batch, and put it into a large skillet, or even a deep-dish pie pan.
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  Step 4
  Chef’s Tip: If you buy the inexpensive version of pitted black olives, I have found that sometimes, they do not get all the pit out. And I really do not wish for one of my houseguests to crack a tooth. Be careful.
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  Step 5
  Chef’s Note: Many of the items in the recipe, such as the mustard powder, the olives; even the type of cheese, were chosen because I am using ham. If I were to choose sausage or bacon, I would probably rethink the spices, and cheese.
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  Step 6
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 7
  Add the diced potatoes to a cold skillet, and then cover with water.
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  Step 8
  Chef's Tip: Red or Golden potatoes are a waxy variety of tater. I choose them because they will not break down during the cooking process.
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  Step 9
  Place on a burner set to medium-high heat, and bring up to the boil, then lower the temperature to bring it down to a simmer.
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  Step 10
  Simmer the potatoes, until they just start getting tender, about 5 - 6 minutes.
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  Step 11
  Remove the potatoes from the skillet, place on paper towels, and allow the internal heat from the potatoes to dry them, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 12
  Remove the water from the skillet, and wipe out any remaining water, then place the skillet on a burner over medium heat, and add the butter.
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  Step 13
  When the foaming subsides, add the onions, and potatoes to the skillet.
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  Step 14
  Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes begin to brown, and the onions soften, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 15
  While the onions and potatoes, are having fun in the skillet, whisk the eggs, half & half, mustard powder, parsley, salt, and pepper, together in a mixing bowl, and reserve.
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  Step 16
  Add the ham, and black olives to the skillet, and then stir into the mixture.
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  Step 17
  Add the egg mixture to the skillet.
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  Step 18
  Gently stir, over medium heat, until it just begins to set up, about 5 – 6 minutes.
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  Step 19
  Add the Swiss cheese to the top of the egg mixture.
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  Step 20
  Pop the skillet under the broiler until the cheese is nice and bubbly, about 3 – 4 minutes.
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  Step 21
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 22
  Serve while still nice and hot, with some fresh buttermilk biscuits and maybe a bottle of hot sauce on the side. Enjoy.
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  Step 23
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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