Basque-Style Ham and Eggs

Basque-Style Ham and Eggs
Basque-Style Ham and Eggs
This hearty ham and egg dish includes pipérade, a Basque mixture of sautéed tomatoes and bell peppers, which is generally used as a sauce for meats.
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  • Served Person: Serves 6
Egg Onion Pepper Tomato Breakfast Brunch Ham Summer Bon Appétit Portland Oregon Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Carbohydrate 10 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 357 mg(119%)
  • Fat 23 g(35%)
  • Fiber 2 g(9%)
  • Protein 19 g(38%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(44%)
  • Sodium 522 mg(22%)
  • Calories 333

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until vegetables are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange ham slices in heavy medium skillet. Pour wine over ham. Cover and simmer until ham is heated through, about 5 minutes. Arrange ham around edge of platter. Top with vegetable mixture. Cover and keep warm. Beat eggs with half and half in large bowl to blend. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and stir until cooked. Spoon eggs atop vegetables and ham. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until vegetables are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange ham slices in heavy medium skillet. Pour wine over ham. Cover and simmer until ham is heated through, about 5 minutes. Arrange ham around edge of platter. Top with vegetable mixture. Cover and keep warm. Beat eggs with half and half in large bowl to blend. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and stir until cooked. Spoon eggs atop vegetables and ham. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.