Chiles With Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Cheese Sauce

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1
Chiles With Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Cheese Sauce Recipe
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups chihuahua cheese , coarsely grated , packed ( or any mild , white meltable cheese of your liking )
cayenne , to taste
6 large fresh poblano chiles
12 ounces bacon , coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
16 large eggs , beaten in large bowl
2 serrano peppers , seeded , de-veined , sliced into very thin strips
fresh cilantro stem
tortilla chips
sliced tomatoes
fresh salsa ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
710
Sugar
5g
Fat
57g
Chiles with scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese sauce is a popular Mexican breakfast dish that is traditionally served with fresh salsa and tortilla chips. It's a hearty and delicious combination of mildly spicy poblano chiles, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and a creamy cheese sauce. This dish is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch, and can be customized to your taste preferences by adjusting the amount of cayenne and serrano peppers used. Follow our easy-to-follow recipe to make this delicious Mexican breakfast dish at home.

Instructions

1.Preheat the broiler, placing a rack about 4 inches below the heat.
2.In a 4-quart bowl, whisk together milk, cayenne, and 1/2 cup cheese.
3.Cut 1/2 inch from tops of each chile and reserve them.
4.Preheat a flame or gas grill to a moderate heat.
5.In a heavy-bottomed frying pan or skillet, over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
6.With remaining bacon fat in pan, add sliced serrano peppers and cook until soft.
7.Add chiles to the grill and cook, turning frequently, until completely charred on all sides.
8.Remove the chiles from the grill, place in a paper or plastic bag and seal.
9.Let chiles cool in bag for 10 minutes, then remove from bag and peel away the skin.
10.Heat the butter in a separate frying pan or skillet over low heat until hot.
11.Add the eggs to the frying pan and stir constantly until they're scrambled but still moist and soft.
12.Add bacon and 3/4 cup cheese to the eggs and stir gently until combined.
13.Fill the chiles with eggs and cheese mixture until the mixture overflows slightly.
14.Return the stuffed chiles to the broiler and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
15.Transfer the chiles to a serving platter and garnish with sliced serrano peppers, cilantro stems, and tortilla chips.
16.Serve with sliced tomatoes, fresh salsa, and additional tortilla chips, if desired.

PROS

This dish is delicious and hearty, perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

The combination of eggs, bacon, and cheese sauce with the mild heat of the chiles is a winning combination.

It’s also gluten-free and can be easily customized to your taste preferences.

CONS

The dish is high in fat, calories, and cholesterol due to the bacon and cheese sauce.

However, it can be part of a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation.

Also, it requires some preparation time, so it may not be suitable for a quick breakfast.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Poblano chiles are a rich source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.
They also contain capsaicin, a compound that has anti-inflammatory properties and can improve metabolism.
Eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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