huevos verde con jamón (green eggs and ham)

Name: Huevos Verde con Jamón (Green Eggs and Ham)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## QUESADILLA WITH EGGS ON TOP; 2 cup(s) queso fresco, crumbled and divided into ½; 8 - corn tortillas; 2 cup(s) ham, cubed; 8 large eggs; - salt and pepper to taste; - green (tomatillo) sauce to cover (recipe below); ## GREEN SAUCE (TOMATILLA SALSA) IT'S EASIER IF YOU MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME; 1 pound(s) fresh tomatillos, husked and washed or 2 (13 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained; 6 - 7 - serrano chiles, stemmed and finely diced; 6 sprig(s) fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 1/2 - lime, juiced; ## GARNISHES (OPTIONAL); - sliced avocado; - sour cream; - tortilla chips

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Jeanne Benavidez

Odessa, TX

Updated on Aug 11, 2012

I love Huevos Rancheros, Eggs with Tomatillo Salsa and Quesadillas so I decided to take parts of each recipe and see what I could come up with. It turned out delicious and when served with refried beans, fried potatoes with onions and hot flour tortillas....it turned out to be a great breakfast. Not exactly diet conscious but once in a while I will splurge. Unfortunately, I failed to take pictures of this when I made it. I will post pictures when I make it again.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

QUESADILLA WITH EGGS ON TOP
2 cups queso fresco, crumbled and divided into ½
8 - corn tortillas
2 cups ham, cubed
8 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- green (tomatillo) sauce to cover (recipe below)
GREEN SAUCE (TOMATILLA SALSA) IT'S EASIER IF YOU MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and washed or 2 (13 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained
6 - 7 - serrano chiles, stemmed and finely diced
6 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 - lime, juiced
GARNISHES (OPTIONAL)
- sliced avocado
- sour cream
- tortilla chips

How To Make huevos verde con jamón (green eggs and ham)

Step 1

Place a dry griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place a tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle with cheese.
Step 3

Add ½ cup of ham and top with more cheese.
Step 4

Place another tortilla on top. Cook until light golden for about 1 - 2 minutes.
Step 5

Flip over and cook until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
Step 6

Cook the eggs to your preference. Once eggs have been cooked, place over tortillas; salt and pepper to taste and top with Green Sauce (see below).
Step 7

Green (Tomatillo) Sauce Directions: (I make this ahead of time and keep it in the fridge to use on this and many other dishes.)
Step 8

In a medium saucepan add fresh tomatillos, chiles, and enough water to just cover. Lightly salt.
Step 9

Cook for 15 minutes and drain. (For canned tomatillos, just drain and remove the thin, clear skins.)
Step 10

Place tomatillos, cilantro, onion and garlic in a blender or food processor. Process to almost smooth-leave a little texture.
Step 11

In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium high heat. When oil is hot add all the sauce at once, stirring constantly until darkened-about 5 minutes.
Step 12

Add the broth, return to a boil and reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, around 10 minutes.
Step 13

Remove from heat, squeeze in fresh lime juice, stir again, taste and add salt if needed. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately.
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