scrambled eggs with tamales

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Grapeview, WA
Updated on Nov 12, 2015

This is one of my favorite quick breakfast meals. From All Time Family Favorites - Breakfast & Brunch.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz cans tamales
  • 8 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons diced green chilies
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (4 oz)

How To Make scrambled eggs with tamales

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Step 2
    Drain tamales, reserving 1/2 of sauce from can. Remove paper wrappings from tamales; place tamales in single layer in 10 X 6-inch baking dish.
  • Step 3
    Cover with reserved sauce. Bake 10 minutes or until heated through.
  • Step 4
    Whisk eggs, milk and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Step 5
    Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add tomato, onion and chilies. Cook 2 minutes or until vegetables are heated through.
  • Step 6
    Add egg mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until eggs are soft set.
  • Step 7
    Remove tamales from oven. Spoon eggs over tamales: sprinkle with cheese.
  • Step 8
    Broil 4 inches below heat 30 seconds or just until cheese melts.

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Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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