Piperada Vasca With Idiazabalcscrambled Egg Custard With Cheese
Description
This authentic Basque dish combines sweet roasted peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a rich, savory stew known as piperada. The mixture is topped with gently scrambled eggs to create a custard-like texture that soaks up the flavorful juices. Served alongside toasted baguette slices topped with melting Idiazabal cheese and slices of cured ham, it offers a perfect balance of smoky, salty, and sweet flavors. This hearty meal is ideal for brunch or a relaxed dinner, bringing the rustic charm of northern Spain to your table with minimal effort and maximum taste.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Cut the piquillo and anaheim chilies into 2-inch batons, removing seeds. Thinly slice one medium red onion. Chop four plum tomatoes into 1/2-inch dice, keeping seeds and juice. Cut 2 ounces of slab bacon into 1-inch batons.
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In a 10-inch oven-safe sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
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Add the peppers, onion, and bacon to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft and the bacon is browned, about 12 to 14 minutes.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release their juices.
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Beat 6 eggs in a bowl. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the pepper mixture in the pan. Stir gently only once to distribute the peppers throughout the eggs.
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Cook on the stovetop slowly for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges begin to set but the center is still slightly runny.
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Place the sauté pan in the preheated oven. Simultaneously, place 4 slices of baguette topped with Idiazabal cheese on a baking sheet and place in the oven as well.
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Bake for 2 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese on the bread is melted and bubbly.
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Meanwhile, place one slice of Jamon Serrano (or Jambon de Bayonne) on each of four serving plates.
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Remove both pans from the oven. Spoon the egg and pepper mixture over the ham on each plate. Serve with the cheesy toast on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 882.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 105.0g162%
- Saturated Fat 57.1g286%
- Cholesterol 235.0mg79%
- Sodium 105.0mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.0g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 14.0g
- Protein 7.5g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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