Mexican Eggs

This is a great way to have your breakfast eggs and bacon.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 3-6

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 1  onion, minced
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, broken up (drained)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh green chilies
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack cheese, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh cilantro

• On the Side

•  guacamole
•  flour tortilla

Directions

1. In a 10-inch frying pan, cook bacon until crisp.
2. Remove from pan with slotted spoon and drain.
3. Add onion and garlic to bacon drippings in the pan.
4. Cook until onion is soft.
5. Stir in tomatoes, chilies, salt, and oregano.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
7. Continue boiling until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to low.
9. Crack eggs and slowly slip into sauce, one at a time.
10. Sprinkle cheese and bacon over the top.
11. Cover and simmer until eggs are set, about 5 to 7 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with the cilantro.
13. Serve with guacamole and warmed tortillas on the side of the plate, if desired.
14. Note: The sauce can be prepared a day in advance.
15. Reheat and slip the eggs in just before serving.