Mexican Eggs

13 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, broken up (drained)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • On the Side
  • guacamole
  • flour tortilla

Directions

  1. 1
    In a 10-inch frying pan, cook bacon until crisp.
  2. 2
    Remove from pan with slotted spoon and drain.
  3. 3
    Add onion and garlic to bacon drippings in the pan.
  4. 4
    Cook until onion is soft.
  5. 5
    Stir in tomatoes, chilies, salt, and oregano.
  6. 6
    Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  7. 7
    Continue boiling until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat to low.
  9. 9
    Crack eggs and slowly slip into sauce, one at a time.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle cheese and bacon over the top.
  11. 11
    Cover and simmer until eggs are set, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle with the cilantro.
  13. 13
    Serve with guacamole and warmed tortillas on the side of the plate, if desired.
  14. 14
    Note: The sauce can be prepared a day in advance.
  15. 15
    Reheat and slip the eggs in just before serving.

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