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Huevos Flamencos (Andalusian Style Baked Eggs)

Great any time of day, these baked eggs are great for using up leftovers.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • a 2 - 3 cup casserole dish for each person

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup sauteed onions, shallots or leeks
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed OR other green vegetable like broccoli, runner beans, asparagus, etc, cut into bite sized pieces (if using fresh, cook the veggies first)
  • 1 1/2 cup various cooked meats like ham, chorizo, sausage, bacon, chicken, etc
  • 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • salt, pepper, smoky paprika to taste
  • olive oil as needed
  • chopped fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C
  • Saute the onions in a little olive oil and cook the peas as necessary (I used frozen peas and steamed them in the microwave until just thawed.)
  • Assemble all the ingredients and the serving dishes. Prepare the casseroles with your choice of cooking spray, oil or butter.
  • Spoon a couple tablespoons of tomato sauce into the bottom of each dish. Portion out the onions, peas and meats among the serving dishes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and smoky paprika.
  • Crack one or two eggs into each container then bake for 12 - 15 minutes. I like them when the whites are set but the yolks are still a little runny. (See notes)
  • Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

With baked eggs it can be difficult to get the whites set without overcooking the yolks. Here a two solutions to try:
The first is to heat the meat and vegetables for five minutes or so, then remove the casseroles from the oven and crack the eggs into the hot dish. Return to the oven to finish, adjusting the cooking time as needed. (I haven't tried this personally)
The second is to separate the yolks and add them to the dish near the end of cooking time. (This works well, especially if microwaving the dish)
If you'd prefer to microwave, assemble the dish as in the recipe making sure to use a microwavable container. Microwave on High for 1 minute, then at 30 second intervals until the eggs are cooked the way you like them.