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Huevos and Grits - Grits Rancheros
Huevos and Grits, or Grits Rancheros, features the best of southern U.S. breakfasts with a lively southwestern flair.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 583 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
One recipe of Cheese Grits (link below)
For the Huevos:
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt
- black pepper
- 4 tablespoons salsa or picante sauce your choice of mild or hot
- 4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Cheese Grits:
- Start by cooking the cheese grits. Follow my recipe in this post: https://www.lanascooking.com/cheese-grits/Keep the grits warm while you cook the eggs.
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Cook the Eggs:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan.
- After the butter has melted, tilt the pan to distribute the melted butter all over the surface.
- Carefully crack the eggs into the pan. Add a light sprinkle of salt and pepper if you like.
- Cover the pan and cook until the egg whites have solidifed (2-3 minutes). (If you like your eggs sunnyside up, stop here. If you like them done all the way through, flip each egg over and cook for another minute or so.)
Assembly:
- Place a ladle of cheese grits in the bottom of a small plate or shallow bowl. Add two fried eggs on top of the grits. Top the eggs with salsa or picante sauce. Add grated cheddar on top.
Notes
- Nutrition calculation does not include cheese grits recipe.
- If you have leftover cheese grits, you can store them in the refrigerator for about three days. Reheating is tricky but can be done at 50% power in the microwave, stirring frequently. Or in a double boiler over simmering water.
- Freezing is not recommended.
- Serve southern style with buttered toast and jam or southwestern style with warm tortillas.
- If you have leftover cheese grits, you can store them in the refrigerator for about three days. Reheating is tricky but can be done at 50% power in the microwave, stirring frequently. Or in a double boiler over simmering water. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
583kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
428mg
(143%)
Sodium
1416mg
(59%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1680IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
449mg
(45%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 428mg | 143% |
| Sodium | 1416mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1680IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 449mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.