Eggs in Tortillas

Lennie's Note:

This recipe, originally from a Canadian Living cookbook, is for 6 -- but you could make just 1 or lots. These are a real treat for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Add some chopped ham if you wish; I've added snips of smoked salmon and it's divine.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 small flour tortillas , room temperature (6-inch diameter tortillas work well)
• ¾ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• ¼ cup finely sliced green onion
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 6 large eggs
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
2. Spray 6 ramekins or custard cups with non-stick cooking spray (like Pam) and gently push a tortilla into each; you'll have to make some pleats.
3. Reserve 6 teaspoons of the finely diced red pepper; combine remaining pepper with onions and parsley in a small bowl.
4. Divide veggie mixture between the 6 tortillas.
5. Crack 1 egg into a small bowl and gently tip into one of the tortillas, placing egg on top of the veggies; repeat until all 6 tortillas are filled.
6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if you wish.
7. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Remove and sprinkle 1 tsp of the raw red pepper you saved on top of each egg; serve.
9. Variation: sprinkle some shredded cheddar or mozzarella on top of eggs before baking.

Reviews

[Tebo]

I really loved the idea of a tortilla "bowl" for the containter. It worked really well. I did find the pepper and egg filling a little bland. I think I'd add some refried beans and salsa next time. Could really expand this by using fillings such as taco, seafood or cooked chicken. Good recipe.

[HeatherFeather]

Very good, and quite creative. I loved the torilla bowls and the eggs looked simply lovely. Our guests enjoyed them. My eggs needed a bit more cook time. A good, attractive dish for company. I thought these could stand for a bit more flavor - perhaps some snipped cilantro and some fresh salsa, and maybe some fresh garlic in the onion pepper mixture too.

[Mrs. Sudds]

Interesting twist for breakfast.