Leftover Ham and Eggs Scramble

Ham and Eggs with leftover cubed ham recipe post.

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Wake up to the aroma and warmth of Scrambled Ham and Eggs. This scramble is made using leftover cubed ham, normally made on holiday. We use up all the good stuff along with a few staple ingredients such as onion, chili pepper, and tomato. Treat yourself to this family favorite for years to come!

Prep Time7

Cook Time8

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican, Mexican-American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: ham scramble, Leftover ham scramble a la mexicana, scrambled eggs and ham, Scrambled eggs with ham

Servings: people

Calories: 153kcal

Author: Erika Garibay - LQC Recipes

Equipment

1 pan non stick or stainless steel
1 pan safe cooking utensil
1 Knife for dicing ingredients
1 Small bowl to whisk eggs for recipe

Ingredients

Cubed ham 1 - 1.5 cups
5 whole eggs
½ fresh jalapeno or serrano
⅓ cup diced onion
⅓ cup diced tomato about ½ of a medium roma tomato
1 teaspoon butter
Pepper and salt to taste

Instructions

Dice tomato, pepper, and onion. Dice ham into small bite-sized cubes.
Crack eggs into small bowl, break up yolks, and whisk with a fork for 20-30 seconds, set to the side.
Heat pan on medium heat. Add butter to the pan; add onion / green chili and gently mix once butter melts. Let saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add tomato to pan, let warm for 1 minute. Then add ham and fold into saute.
Pour whisked eggs into the pan. Let cook for 2 minutes before folding eggs into the mixture. Gently fold in and let cook for additional 1-2 minutes for a soft scramble. Once cooked, carefully remove the pan from the hot burner.
Transfer Scramble to a plate and cover it with a lid.
Cheese Optional: Garnish with cheese (finely shredded) over the top before covering it with a dome lid for easy melting.

Notes

Recipe yield: about 2.5 cups hearty ham scramble.
Storage: Leftover ham and eggs scramble should be covered in proper refrigerator storage with lid.
Remove eggs from pan and onto plate when done cooking. Leaving eggs in hot skillet will result in over cooked eggs.

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