Southwestern Corn Scramble Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of the Southwest with this delightful Southwestern Corn Scramble recipe. Bursting with cheesy goodness, corn sweetness, and a hint of spice, it’s a dish that brings warmth and comfort to any mealtime gathering.
Recipe Category:
Pork
Keywords:
Cheese, Corn, Vegetable, Meat, Southwestern U.S., < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 282.5
- Fat: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 317mg
- Sodium: 911.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 14.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 3 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 tbsp | Margarine |
| 1 can | Sliced ripe olives |
| 8 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Cayenne pepper |
| 1 cup | Smoked ham, diced |
| 1 cup | Cheddar cheese, grated |
| Tortilla chips | |
| Salsa |
Instructions:
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Saute Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic cloves, sautéing until they turn tender and fragrant.
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Add Corn and Olives: Stir in the canned sliced ripe olives and the sweet kernels of corn. Allow them to mingle with the onions and garlic, infusing the skillet with their savory essence.
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Incorporate Eggs: Crack open the eggs into the skillet, one by one, allowing them to envelop the medley of flavors. Sprinkle with salt and just a hint of cayenne pepper, adding a gentle kick to the scramble.
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Cook to Perfection: Over medium heat, stir the ingredients together, ensuring the eggs start to set. As the scramble begins to take shape, add the diced smoked ham, imparting its rich, smoky essence.
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Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the scramble, allowing its creamy tendrils to weave through the dish. Continue cooking until the cheese melts luxuriously, blanketing the scramble in its golden embrace.
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Serve with Accompaniments: Transfer the Southwestern Corn Scramble to a serving platter, its vibrant hues enticing all who behold it. Accompany it with a side of crunchy tortilla chips and a dollop of zesty salsa, elevating every bite with a burst of flavor.
This Southwestern Corn Scramble is not just a meal; it’s a culinary journey through the heart of the Southwest, where every bite tells a story of warmth, flavor, and shared moments around the table. Enjoy the richness of this dish with loved ones, savoring each delicious mouthful until the very last bite.
