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Huevos Con Jamon – This dish reminds me of my mom. She was the go, go, GO type. Always working and running around.
Many, many mornings, she would make this for us because it fit her busy schedule.
It’s ready in minutes. Involves very few ingredients. A TASTY and HEALTHY way to start the day.
Drizzle on top with your favorite Mexican salsa, and breakfast is ready!
More Mexican Breakfast Recipes:
Huevos a la Mexicana
Huevos Rancheros
Chorizo con Huevos
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Ham slices
- Onion
- Olive oil
Only 4 ingredients to make breakfast! Hallelujah! As you can see, this recipe will come together very quickly.
You can also add spices like ground cumin, ground oregano, garlic, or chiles like diced jalapenos or serrano peppers.
This is one of the EASIEST Mexican breakfast recipe out there. Most of them involve a lot more work like Huevos Ahogados, Steak Huevos Rancheros, Nopales con Huevo.
How to Make It
- Crack eggs into a bowl.
- Beat eggs.
Notice how there is no salt in this recipe. That’s because the ham is salty. Add salt if you feel it needs it.
This is also the time to add spices, if you are using them. Another great addition to this dish is CHEESE. For cheese, add at the end with the ham.
Is scrambled eggs and ham healthy?
Yes. Any breakfast that is full of protein like this one is good for you.
Add some veggies or only use egg whites to make it an even healthier breakfast. Also, it’s only 165 calories!
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add onion. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add eggs to the pan.
- Immediately add the diced ham.
You can even make a big batch and save some for another day. Reheat and serve for an even quicker way to get the day started.
Word to the Wise: Have all your ingredients ready. Breakfast will be ready in a snap.
What is a typical breakfast in Mexico?
Big breakfasts are the norm in Mexico. You’ll see Chilaquiles Verdes, Molletes, Cafe de la Olla usually served with refried beans and queso fresco.
Cereal is also eaten in the mornings as is avena (or Mexican oatmeal)
- Stir constantly with a spatula.
- Do this until the eggs are fully cooked.
Stir with your spatula for 1 minute. Keep stirring so the eggs won’t burn. Then turn off the heat.
Even if the eggs are slightly runny, they will finish cooking in the hot pan.
Eggs are a common ingredient used in many Mexican breakfasts like Chorizo and Egg Tostadas, Huevos Divorciados, Migas.
What to Serve with It
Refried Beans
Ensalada de Nopales
Corn Tortillas
Queso Fresco
Pickled Jalapenos
Salsa Morita
Salsa Verde
Huevos con Jamon is an easy breakfast that comes together in minutes. Serve with a cup of coffee, and ready to start the day!
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Table of Contents
Huevos con Jamon
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ onion diced
- 4 slices ham diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
- Set aside until ready to use.
- Heat the oil.
- Add the onion. Cook 1 minute.
- Add the eggs and ham.
- Stir until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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You can’t go wrong with eggs and ham and then add a bit of onion and you have a perfect entree for brunch. In fact I enjoy this recipe so much that I could have it for lunch or dinner. Love that you use onion with it. You have a winner here.
Right? So easy and delicious
My son (who is only 10) is always telling me that he “needs more protein”. Ha! I’ll have to make this for him! I think our whole family will enjoy it!
This is the kind of protein that your son needs! it’s delicious, hope you try this recipe.
Who sat NO to quick breakfast? and this looks absolutely winner for start the day!
Right? So easy and delicious
Mmm throw in a some chopped hot peppers and I’m good to go with this! You just can’t beat a good easy egg breakfast in the morning. It really makes a big different in the day for me.
Easy and delicious! What’s better than that?
Thats my breakfast sorted for tomorrow, I have everything I need!
The best breakfast! Hope you liked it!
This is my type of breakfast! Love that you add onions and ham to it! They add so much more flavor and more filling!
They do add more flavor! Hope you try it.
Now this is a breakfast I can totally get behind! I just bought some Spanish Jamon the other day and was looking for some other ways to use it up. Definitely adding this to my weekend eats!
Sounds really good! Glad you liked it
I have a confession to make. I am not a big breakfast eater, but I love breakfast recipes for dinner! And this sounds like my perfect dinner meal!!! Actually, I have all the ingredients and I’ll have this for dinner tonight!
This recipe is good both in the morning and at night Hope you try it!
I am super busy in the mornings as a mom of 6 so this recipe is absolutely perfect! Gives us something other than cold cereal. My kids are thanking you!!
Super easy recipe glad you liked it!
Now this is my idea of a great breakfast! I love how filling it is and I don’t need to snack at all mid morning! So delicious too!
Right? This recipe is the best!
So really thankful for this great ideas for this easy, sumptous easy to prepare healthy breakfast. Love this oatmeal recipe for it makes my morning alive and on the go. I could prepare it with mixed veggies bought at the supermart to make it more nutritious. Thank you
I add veggies to this dish too. I really like it with spinach.