This recipe is an intriguing take on the classic egg breakfast in which eggs are cooked in a tortilla with cheese, parsley, colorful cherry tomatoes, and smoky ham. The fact that you have your bread, meat, and eggs in one dish means that you won’t have to make anything else for your breakfast.
To make this version of an egg breakfast, you place a tortilla in a cake pan before topping it with the eggs, parsley, parmesan, tomatoes, ham, salt, and pepper. Then, it gets baked in the oven until the tortilla has crisped up and the eggs are set. Cut into wedges, this makes a filling and nutritious breakfast any day of the week!
What is This Version of an Egg Breakfast?
This version of an egg breakfast is eggs that are baked in a tortilla in the oven, which can then be cut into wedges and served. It contains everything that you would normally have with an egg breakfast such as ham, cheese, and tomatoes. A sprinkling of parsley gives it a beautiful green garnish as well.
Pro Tips
- If you are concerned about the tortilla sticking to your cake pan, you could line it with parchment paper first.
- Use a tortilla that is large enough that its edges go up the side of the pan.
- Don’t overbake the tortilla as the egg yolks should still be runny.
- Use a whole wheat tortilla if you would prefer a whole wheat version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make the Egg Breakfast Vegetarian?
Yes, for a vegetarian version, simply omit the ham from the recipe.
Can I Add Another Type of Cheese to the Egg Breakfast?
Yes, almost any cheese will be delicious in this egg tortilla recipe. Consider using shredded cheddar, Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella in place of the parmesan if desired.
Can I Add Other Garnishes to the Egg Breakfast?
Yes, you definitely could! For a tex mex version, you could add black beans and cooked chorizo in place of the ham, and replace the parsley with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro at the end. Alternatively, you could add vegetables like sauteed mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, or spinach to the topping. You could also switch up the meat by using other breakfast favorites like cooked bacon or breakfast sausage.
How to Store the Egg Breakfast
This egg recipe is best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge where it will stay fresh for up to 3 to 4 days. It should then be gently reheated in the oven as you don’t want the tortilla to crisp up too much.
Ingredients
How to Make Egg Breakfast
Place the tortilla in a cake pan and put the eggs on top.
Place the tortilla in a cake pan and put the eggs on top.
Garnish it with the ham, tomatoes, parsley, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Bake it in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 10 minutes.
Garnish it with the ham, tomatoes, parsley, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Bake it in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 10 minutes.
Cut it into wedges, and serve and enjoy!
Cut it into wedges, and serve and enjoy!
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