Baked Eggs on Spanish Rice

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Baked Eggs on Spanish Rice Recipe - Delicious Breakfast Idea
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup rice , uncooked
2 1/2 cups tomatoes , cooked ( canned is fine )
1/4 cup onion , minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
2 tablespoons butter , melted
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup cheese , grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs , buttered
6 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
246
Sugar
4g
Fat
12g
Baked Eggs on Spanish Rice is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish that's popular in many Latin American countries. This satisfying recipe features fluffy eggs, juicy tomatoes, fragrant rice, and melted cheese, all baked together in one dish. It is a perfect way to use up leftovers, as you can add almost any veggies you have on hand. Topped with crunchy buttery breadcrumbs, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and become your new go-to breakfast idea.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, cook rice according to package directions.
2.Once the rice is cooked, add in the cooked tomatoes, minced onion, salt, bay leaf, and cloves. Mix well and cook for 5 more minutes.
3.Remove the bay leaf and cloves from the rice mixture.
4.Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5.In a small bowl, mix together melted butter and flour until smooth. Pour this mixture into the rice mixture and mix well.
6.Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.
7.Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
9.Remove the baking dish from the oven, and make 6 small wells in the rice mixture.
10.Break an egg into each of the wells.
11.Sprinkle the grated cheese and buttered bread crumbs evenly over the top of the egg and rice mixture.
12.Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.

PROS

Baked Eggs on Spanish Rice is easy to make, protein-packed, and flavorful.

It’s a crowd-pleaser that can also be customized to your liking by adding your favourite veggies and spices.

It’s perfect for breakfast or brunch, and great for meal prep.

CONS

This meal is relatively high in cholesterol and sodium.
If you’re watching your intake of either, you may want to consume it in moderation or consider adjustments.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal is a good source of protein, fiber and complex carbs, which promote satiety and help stabilize blood sugar levels. Iron, folate, and other nutrients found in eggs benefit brain and eye health. Tomatoes are high in vitamins A, C and K, and contain lycopene, a potent antioxidant that can help prevent heart disease and some types of cancer.

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