HUEVOS VERDE CON JAMóN (GREEN EGGS AND HAM)

Huevos Verde con Jamón (Green Eggs and Ham) image

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

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QUESADILLA WITH EGGS ON TOP
2 c queso fresco, crumbled and divided into ½
8 corn tortillas
2 c ham, cubed
8 large eggs
salt and pepper to taste
green (tomatillo) sauce to cover (recipe below)
GREEN SAUCE (TOMATILLA SALSA) IT'S EASIER IF YOU MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME
1 lb fresh tomatillos, husked and washed or 2 (13 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained
6 - 7 serrano chiles, stemmed and finely diced
6 sprig(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 c chicken broth
1/2 lime, juiced
GARNISHES (OPTIONAL)
sliced avocado
sour cream
tortilla chips

Steps:

1. Place a dry griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Place a tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle with cheese.
3. Add ½ cup of ham and top with more cheese.
4. Place another tortilla on top. Cook until light golden for about 1 - 2 minutes.
5. Flip over and cook until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
6. Cook the eggs to your preference. Once eggs have been cooked, place over tortillas; salt and pepper to taste and top with Green Sauce (see below).
7. Green (Tomatillo) Sauce Directions: (I make this ahead of time and keep it in the fridge to use on this and many other dishes.)
8. In a medium saucepan add fresh tomatillos, chiles, and enough water to just cover. Lightly salt.
9. Cook for 15 minutes and drain. (For canned tomatillos, just drain and remove the thin, clear skins.)
10. Place tomatillos, cilantro, onion and garlic in a blender or food processor. Process to almost smooth-leave a little texture.
11. In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium high heat. When oil is hot add all the sauce at once, stirring constantly until darkened-about 5 minutes.
12. Add the broth, return to a boil and reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, around 10 minutes.
13. Remove from heat, squeeze in fresh lime juice, stir again, taste and add salt if needed. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately.