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Mexican Egg 'Pizzas’


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Whether baked, fried or boiled, the dependable egg comes through in every situation. No matter what Mom is in the mood for, you’ll find a match for her desires and your skill level. Use a bakery-style loaf of bread, which you can cut into the thickness needed.

In this easier version of the classic huevos rancheros, a thick slice of toasted bread is topped with melted cheese, a sprinkle of sausage, a fried egg and spicy salsa. This is also a great dish to serve on warm tortillas or as a fancy quesadilla.
I found the small cans of salsa in the international section of the supermarket worked great for this dish, without leaving much over. The La Costeña Home Style Mexican Salsa and Herdez Salsa Casera brands were both tasty with a bit of heat.
You can adjust the ingredients to serve more or fewer people. For a vegetarian dish, omit the sausage.
If serving to young children, or if you like your eggs very runny, choose pasteurized eggs. -- Jeanne Besser

Hands on time: 20 minutes  Total time: 20 minutes  Serves: 4

Ingredients:

    1/4 pound bulk breakfast sausage
    4 (inch-thick) slices white or whole-wheat bread
    1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
    4 eggs
    Salt and freshly ground pepper
    1 (7-ounce) can or 1/3 to 1/2 cup home-style salsa

Instructions:

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sausage until cooked through. Remove from skillet, cover with foil to keep warm and set aside.
Sprinkle each piece of bread with about 2 tablespoons cheese and toast until bottom is crispy and cheese has melted.
Meanwhile, in the same skillet used for the sausage over medium-high heat, carefully break 4 eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until yolks are set to desired doneness (flipping for more well-done eggs).
Sprinkle each piece of bread with sausage. Top with fried egg and spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons salsa on top.

Notes:

Omit the sausage for a vegetarian-friendly dish.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 276 calories (percent of calories from fat, 69), 14 grams protein, 7 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 21 grams fat (8 grams saturated), 244 milligrams cholesterol, 584 milligrams sodium.

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