Easy Spanish Baked Eggs is a great breakfast that adds a little Spanish flair to your morning routine. With its simple preparation and fantastic taste, it’s sure to become your favorite.
Why Choose Spanish Baked Eggs?
So, why should you consider making Easy Spanish Baked Eggs for breakfast? Here are a few compelling reasons:
Quick and Easy: This dish is ready in no time, making it ideal for busy mornings.
Healthy and Nutritious: Packed with veggies and protein from the eggs, it’s a nutritious way to start your day.
Flavor Explosion: The combination of tomatoes, paprika, and garlic creates a burst of delicious flavor in every bite.
Versatile: You can customize this dish with your favorite ingredients: chorizo sausage, roasted garlic, and/or spinach.
Impress Your Guests: Spanish Baked Eggs also make an excellent option for brunch when you want to impress your guests with minimal effort.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, caned diced tomatoes, eggs, fresh cilantro, salt and black pepper.
How to make this Recipe:
- Cook onions
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan on medium heat (for cast iron: make sure your pan is well seasoned before cooking). Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add garlic, spices, and tomatoes
Add garlic and spices and cook for one more minute. Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Add eggs
Use your large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Season eggs with salt and black pepper.
- Bake and enjoy
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Common Questions
These baked eggs are often served with crusty bread, toast, or a side of roasted potatoes. A fresh green salad or avocado slices can also complement the dish.
Absolutely! This recipe is very versatile. Feel free to add or substitute ingredients based on your taste, such as adding smoked paprika for extra depth or using different vegetables.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave, though note that the eggs may become firmer upon reheating.
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Easy Spanish Baked Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan on medium heat (for cast iron: make sure your pan is well seasoned before cooking). Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add garlic and spices and cook for one more minute.
- Pour the can of tomatoes and juice into the pan. Season with salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Use your large spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well. Season eggs with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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