Eggs Baked in Ham with Sofrito

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large red bell pepper (about 2/3 cup)
  • 1 small onion (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 large plum tomato (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 clove garlic (about 4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Black pepper
  • 8 slice Black Forest or Virginia ham (6 to 8 ounces)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 oz. plain or jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese (about 1/2 cup)
  • 8 large tortilla chips (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To make the sofrito, combine the bell pepper, onion, tomato, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. 2
    Fit a slice of ham into each of 8 lightly oiled muffin cups, or mini souffle dishes (they must hold a scant 1/2 cup), with the ends of the ham extending above the edges of the cups.
  3. 3
    Divide the sofrito among the cups, shaping a hollow in the center.
  4. 4
    Crack one egg into each and top with the cheese.
  5. 5
    If using custard cups or souffle dishes, place on a rimmed baking sheet for easy handling.
  6. 6
    Bake in the center of the oven until the whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Season the eggs with salt and pepper and carefully remove (with the ham) from the muffin cups, using two spoons or spatulas.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with tortilla chips and serve.

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