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Huevos con Jamon (Scrambled Eggs with Ham)

Popular in Mexico and many parts of Latin America, Huevos con Jamon is a simple and delicious breakfast that is made with just two ingredients.  Serve these scrambled eggs with ham on their own or with a side of refried beans or tortillas for a quick and easy meal or a weekend brunch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2-3 slices of ham (usually 1 slice per egg)
  • ½ tablespoon neutral-tasting oil olive oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • salt (optional, see notes)

Instructions

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  1. Dice ham into smaller pieces.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced ham to the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ham is warm and starts to brown at the edges.
  4. Use a fork to scramble eggs in a separate bowl.
  5. Lower heat to medium low.
  6. Pour the eggs into the pan over the ham.
  7. Stir and fold the eggs and ham together with a spatula.
  8. Continue to cook until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
  9. Serve alone or with a side of refried beans, tortillas, and a salsa.

Notes

  • Ham tends to be salty so I suggest either adding a small pinch of salt or none at all.
  • Cook the ham and eggs in butter, rather than oil, for a richer flavor.
  • Add diced onion, tomato, and jalapeño with the ham for a variation similar to huevos a la Mexicana.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 1.5g (1%) Protein 21.7g (43%) Fat 11.1g (17%) Saturated Fat 3.3g (17%) Cholesterol 353mg (118%) Sodium 717mg (30%) Potassium 503mg (14%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.7g (1%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 1.5g 1%
Protein 21.7g 43%
Fat 11.1g 17%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
Cholesterol 353mg 118%
Sodium 717mg 30%
Potassium 503mg 11%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.7g 1%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.