Nov 16, 201101:51 PMOne More Bite
Recipe: Huevos Rancheros w/ Buffalo Chipotle Sausage
David Plowman
A few weeks ago I stated that I believe breakfast to be the most important meal of the day. Since then I have received several e-mails pointing out that I do not have any breakfast recipes posted to the archives of "One More Bite". Why is that?
After reviewing previous posts and finding this to be true, I can only conclude that the omissions clearly are the fault of my wife. She makes breakfast. I make dinner. It has been that way in our home forever. Ok, thirteen years and counting but sometimes it seems like forever! All joking aside, in our home my wife reigns supremely as the breakfast queen. Her French toast with warm banana topping and cinnamon rolls made from scratch are far better than anything I can make with eggs and sausage. Until now that is.
Huevos rancheros with buffalo chipotle sausages* has winner written all over it. A balanced combination of protein and spices, this duo provides a definite kick to start your day. If you are unable to purchase specialty sausages in your area, chorizo makes a great substitution and is available in most grocery stores.
Should your palate not be pleased, however, blame it on my wife. And, the next time I prepare a breakfast dish, I will make her sweet and buttery cinnamon rolls... If she lets me!
Ingredients: 1/4 C. chopped onion, 1/4 C. chopped green pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper, 1 T. oil (EVOO), 1 small clove garlic - minced, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 C. diced tomatoes, 4 eggs, salt and pepper to taste, 4 buffalo chipotle sausage links.
Directions: (1) Heat oil in medium pan cast-iron skillet and saute garlic, onion and green pepper for about 5 minutes. Add Jalapeno pepper and saute an additional minute. Add the remainder of ingredients except the eggs, and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until tomatoes soften. (2) Break eggs atop the tomato mixture and cook for approximately 8 minutes or until eggs are set and whites are almost cooked. Cover and cook until white is firm and yolk is lightly cooked. (3) Bake buffalo sausages according to package directions. Be careful not to over bake or meat will be dry and flavorless. Serve two eggs atop some tomatoes with 2 links on the side.
* Specialty sausages or meats can be purchased at your local butchers', gourmet shoppe or if neither are available you can order product on-line and have it delivered frozen to your door. Fresh is best!
Recipe, Food styling and Photography by David Plowman, personal chef / owner Catering By Grace. He can be contacted at cateringbygrace2010@hotmail.com
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