Breakfast for 2
Salsa Verde Baked Eggs
Eggs bake in warm salsa verde until firm, then finish with salty cotija and fresh cilantro.
$8.04for 4 servings
$2.01 per serving$8.04 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.02 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 4 large eggs
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup cotija
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 2 radishes (optional)
- warmed tortillas or toasted crusty bread (optional)
- lime wedges (optional)
Steps
- Heat the salsa verde in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Make four openings in the salsa and crack one egg into each opening.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper, then cover the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.
- Bake uncovered at 375 F for 7 to 9 minutes, until the eggs are firm.
- Sprinkle the cotija and cilantro over the eggs before serving.
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