Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs) Recipe (2024)

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C. Pierson

I added all the water it asked for (1 cup) and cooked it on high as instructed. After 6-7 mins all the water was gone, so I added extra olive oil and cooked, covered, for an added 3-4 mins and it was perfect.DO NOT REDUCE THE WATER!

J

I cooked 8oz of my homemade chorizo in a 12" deep sided, non-stick skillet, removed the cooked chorizo with a slotted spoon and transferred it to a paper towel-lined plate leaving all the chorizo yumminess behind. I added potatoes, cut side down and 1 c water to the skillet omitting the paprika and pepper flakes. I then followed the remaining instructions adding the chorizo back in with the onions. Winner!

mary james breen

This is so delicious and easy - with emphasis on both those adjectives. I made this after getting home late from the airport. Deeply satisfying meal in just a few minutes. It is going into the rotation.

sujatha92

Big hit with my teenage boys! Added chopped chorizo to increase heft — browned the onion & sausage first, removed that to plate, cooked potatoes & added sausage/onion back in to pan before adding in eggs. Steaming potatoes was a bit messy as I had too much water in pan — had to scoop out potatoes, dump water, dry pan and return to recipe. Now on 2nd time, I found it easier to microwave-steam the potatoes (with salt & extra spices) while browning onions sausage on stove, then add potatoes in.

Pat Kight

Why peel your new potatoes? I scrub mine well, but the skins are so thin I find them entirely edible!

Stephen

Make sure to use smoked paprika if you can. The deep smokey flavor permeates into the flavors of the potatoes and onions that really elevates this dish and is very complementary to the rich flavor of the yolks.

Brandy

Wonderful dish! For one person, I used about a pound of little gold yukons and cut them up to about 1 inch chunks. Reduced the water and oil by 1/3. Didn't have any good onions, so chopped up some red bell pepper and added it with the garlic. To help the egg white set up before the yolks overcooked, I spooned the water/oil mix over them. Finished it with some grated parm, chopped tomato and cilantro. I did have to drain off a little oil, so I'll reduce that a bit in the future.

Martha

Pearl onions are a great idea as an addition. Trader Joe's sells frozen pearl onions that are already peeled- I keep a bag on hand in my freezer at all times. In this case the extra cost compared to fresh ones is certainly worth it, because they are a pain to peel.

Jo Anne

This was easy and delicious. I put the pan under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp the potatoes before adding the eggs.

Matt

I put mine over a bed of kale. Delish!

John Warren

This is true Spanish comfort food—eaten by Spaniards for any meal, any time. There’s really no way to go wrong with chorizo, potatoes, and eggs. ( It’s also good if you skip the eggs, for those who don’t like or can’t eat eggs.)

TWW

one egg per person? Not in our family.

The Hipster.

If you want to add chorizo, crumble and brown separately, then sprinkle over potatoes before you make egg nests. It is not too salty that way and you can also eliminate the salt altogether if you prefer. Not sure where peeling pearl onions comes in. Recipe says medium onion.

Ashley

Incredibly delicious! Made a few modifications to make cooking easier/more hands-offMinor changes: Used half turnip, half red potatoes - all cut into wedges Prepared oil on stove, heating through until fragrantToss veggies in oil and roasted on sheet pans lined with parchment at 450 for 25-30min (flipping half-way)Add veggies back to the cast iron skillet used for oil to make eggsTopped w/ crumbled queso fresco + served w/ buttered toast. Keeper!

Luke

Added chorizo (sliced) from the start and served on arugula salad. Was a little too salty with the added chorizo, sadly, but very tasty! Would be helpful to know how much water is supposed to be left going in to Step 2; 9 minutes wasn't enough to boil it all away.

Susan

As promised, very easy and delicious. Since I used hot smoked paprika from Spain, I did not add the red pepper flakes or cayenne. I had some tiny pearl tomatoes and added those at the end. Made a tasty and filling supper in about 30 minutes.

Roberto Cipriano

I cooked this for two last night by cutting the recipe in half. I also added some sausage which I browned in the same pan (alone) before starting the recipe. The sausage was removed to a plate after cooking and put back in with the potatoes just before the eggs were added.

Dave in Cville

Delicious and very satisfying. I added a handful of cherry tomatoes which blistered, and added to color and taste.

quezlove

Delicious but I may have done something wrong as my potatoes weren’t as crisp/browned as the picture indicates. What can I do to rectify this?

Amy L

So, so satisfying and delicious. My 16 YO had two helpings - that's the true vote of yum.

Denitsa

I read 1/2 cup of oil and it was so much! Next time I will put on my glasses

Truusje

1/3 cup = 80 ml

BarbaraH

Where does the recipe mention water?

lockedownlovetocook

This is so easy and delish. This will be in heavy rotation at our house for brunch!

Amanda

Made with squash. Amazing!

Susan

Huge hit! Easy and memorable!

sarah k

Delicious, quick, easy, AND my teenagers like it?!? This is a fabulous dish/technique appropriate for any meal of the day. It’s become a family staple meal.

Holly

I've now made this quite a few times and every time I'm it turns out great. I generally follow the instructions including the amount of water. The only real change that I've made is to cut the recipe in half for 2 servings and now I'm working on a single serving version so I can eat it when I'm alone without having to overeat since I could easily eat it all.

Meghan

Pretty good. For some reason I felt like I had too many potatoes in mine?? I measured out 2 lbs. I had to cook much longer than the recommended times. But it was tasty eventually.

Cece

Delicious! Added a tomato with the onions and loved it. Also sprinkled some Mexican cheese on top

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Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs) Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you cook a broken egg? ›

You already have an egg that is a little bit broken... Then you need food grade plastic film, and obviously water and a kettle.
  1. Step 1: Wrap the Egg in Plastic. Wrap it tightly with food grade plastic film. ...
  2. Step 2: Boil the Egg. It will float, and will also need a little extra time to cook.
  3. Step 3: Enjoy!

Can you use cracked eggs for baking? ›

Bacteria can enter eggs through cracks in the shell. Never purchase cracked eggs. However, if eggs crack on the way home from the store, break them into a clean container, cover tightly, keep refrigerated, and use within two days. If eggs crack during hard cooking, they are safe.

What to do with 6 broken eggs? ›

If they are broken or have a hole in them where a hen pecked at the egg, I discard the egg. But if they are cracked, I will use them. After all, waste not want not.

How long to cook a broken egg in boiling water? ›

About 6 minutes if you drop the egg directly into boiling water, then drop in ice water immediately afterward.

How many minutes to boil eggs? ›

3 minutes for really soft boiled yolk and set white. 4 minutes for slightly set yolk and set white. 5 minutes for a medium cooked firmer yolk and white. 6 minutes for hard boiled with lightly soft yolk.

What happens if you boil a broken egg? ›

If your egg has broken into the boiling water, you should find strings formed from the leaked egg white into the water or clumps of the white on the egg shell. But, don't worry, the egg is still safe to eat as long as you hard boil them.

How can you tell if an egg is bad? ›

This is not a myth; fresh eggs sink while bad eggs float to the top. Simply fill a bowl with cold tap water and place your eggs in it. If they sink to the bottom and lay flat on one side, they are fresh and good to eat. A bad egg will float because of the large air cell that forms at its base.

How long do eggs last in the fridge? ›

Information. Eggs may be refrigerated three to five weeks from the day they are placed in the refrigerator. The "Sell-By" date will usually expire during that length of time, but the eggs will be perfectly safe to use. Always purchase eggs before the "Sell-By" or EXP (expiration) date on the carton.

Can you freeze raw eggs? ›

According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), you can freeze eggs for up to one year. When you're ready to use frozen eggs, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or under running cold water. Use egg yolks or whole eggs as soon as they're thawed.

Can dogs eat eggs? ›

Eggs are nutritious for both people and dogs. They can be tasty treats or a hearty breakfast, whether they're hard-boiled, poached, scrambled, or over easy. A cooked entire egg or yolk can be good for your dog, unless your pet has a pre-existing health condition like acute pancreatitis or diabetes.

Can you get food poisoning from a cracked egg? ›

But cracked eggs are a completely different story. Without the intact shell, the odds of getting salmonella poisoning are much higher. In fact, a 1996 study found that getting sick from cracked eggs is up to 93 times more likely than getting sick from undamaged ones. So when in doubt, throw them away.

Why was my egg green when I cracked it? ›

Off-color egg white, green or iridescent – Spoilage due to Pseudomonas bacteria, a very common type of bacteria that healthy people often carry without knowing it. This bacteria produces a greenish, fluorescent, water-soluble pigment in the egg white.

How do you halve 5 eggs? ›

It's easy—just measure them and divide by volume:
  1. Mix the egg gently with a fork, either the white and yolk together or separately, depending on the recipe.
  2. Pour the egg into a measuring cup or spoon.
  3. Measure out only the amount you need—1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.
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What can I do with a dozen cracked eggs? ›

About the only thing you can't do with those cracked eggs is to boil them. Casseroles, omelets, scrambled eggs, quiche and frittatas are all great options. The Incredible Egg provides plenty of recipe ideas like these microwave coffee cup scramble, broccoli-cheddar frittata and quiche Lorraine.

What do farmers do with small eggs? ›

Large scale egg producers will use pullet eggs for liquid egg products, but smaller-scale farmers often end up tossing them becuase they don't have a market for the smaller eggs or the system to process liquid eggs.

Is 5 eggs at a time too much? ›

"I typically recommend eggs as a healthy fat and protein source as part of [clients'] meals," he said. "I will recommend three to five eggs, depending on their current caloric needs and activity levels. Some people may not need as many eggs if they're smaller or less active."

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