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Official Brunch Recipe of the 2010 Wine & Cheese Show
Mexican Egg Scramble
(Makes 4 servings)
- 8 eggs
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) milk
- Seasoning Mix (see below)
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt (optional)
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped green onion (about 3)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter or margarine
- 1 cup (250 mL) diced sweet peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Tex Mex cheese mixture
- Salsa (optional)
Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in single Seasoning Mix recipe below or 4 tsp (20 mL) Bulk Seasoning Mix, and salt, if using. Stir in green onion. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers; cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Pour egg mixture over peppers. Cook, stirring constantly, until eggs are set. Sprinkle cheese over top; cover skillet to melt cheese. Serve with salsa, if desired.
Seasoning Mix
(Bulk measurements are in italics.)
- 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano (4 tbsp/60 mL)
- 1 tsp (5 mL) onion powder (2 tbsp/30 mL)
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin (1 tbsp/15 mL)
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika (1 tbsp/15 mL)
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) garlic powder (3/4 tsp/4 mL)
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper (3/4 tsp/4 mL)
- Pinch cayenne pepper (1/4 tsp/1 mL)
Combine seasonings in a small bowl; stir until blended.
For bulk mix, store in a glass jar; stir before using.
Serving Suggestions:
- Divide among 4 large flour tortillas; fold in two sides and roll up. Egg filling can also be frozen; form cooked eggs into log-shaped single serving portions, let cool, wrap and freeze. To serve, microwave on High for about 1 minute; place in tortilla and roll up.
- Spread refried beans on 4 small flour tortillas and warm in microwave; serve eggs on top.
- Stop stirring near end of cooking and top with cheese. Place skillet under broiler to set egg and melt cheese. Cut into wedges to serve.
Recipe Source: Egg Farmers of Ontario: www.getcracking.ca
