Tortilla Eggs
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Tortilla Eggs
Description
This recipe starts by frying an egg in butter over medium heat until opaque, seasoned with salt and pepper, then flipping it gently. Half the grated white cheddar cheese is added on the flipped side, and a 4-inch flour tortilla is placed atop the egg. After one minute, the egg and tortilla are flipped together so the tortilla bottoms the pan, then the remaining cheese is sprinkled and the pan covered to melt the cheese fully.
The cooking method allows the cheese to melt between the egg and tortilla, forming a delicate binding while the egg remains tender. The assembled dish is plated and topped with fresh garnishes like sliced tomato, green onions, avocado, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, adding brightness and contrast to the richer egg and cheese.
This preparation serves as a quick, flavorful breakfast or light meal featuring a balance of textures from the soft egg, melted cheese, warm tortilla, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 egg large
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 ounce White Cheddar Cheese freshly grated, sharp
- 1 flour tortillas 4-inch
- For serving
- tomato sliced
- green onions
- avocado
- jalapeno pepper
- cilantro fresh
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and once it melts, crack the egg over top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the egg turns white and opaque. Gently flip the egg. Once flipped, top it with half of the grated cheddar. Place the tortilla on top. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gently flip the egg over so the tortilla is now on the bottom of the pan. Top with the remaining cheese. Cover with a lid and cook for another minute. Slide the tortilla egg onto a plate and cover it with the tomatoes, onions, avocado, peppers and cilantro. Serve!
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from a specific cookbook source.
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