I firmly believe a healthy eating plan should include a bit of protein with your first meal of the day.
Mexican Baked Eggs Fresh from the Oven
Some protein at breakfast will keep you satisfied longer than the English muffin you were going to snarf down with your coffee, and it doesn’t have to come in the form of eggs. It could just as easily be yogurt and fruit, an apple and a bit of almond butter (my favorite), or even oatmeal with a tablespoon of peanut butter mixed in. Yum!
This spicy baked egg dish is how I’ve been starting my mornings this week. I made enough to last 3 days in the frig, and it’s been perfect every morning when I’ve heated it up to eat while I’m blogging.
Give it a try. Make a little extra for tomorrow and start your day off right!
Happy cooking!
Mexican Baked Eggs
Mexican Baked Eggs
Serves 6
3 cups pico de gallo
2 cups spinach, chopped
6 large eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ cup low fat sour cream
1 tsp baking powder
⅓ cup low fat Mexican Cheese, shredded
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook pico de gallo until tomatoes and onions are softened for 5 – 6 minutes. Add spinach and cook another 2 – 3 minutes until wilted.
3. Whip eggs, sour cream, milk and baking powder until smooth.
4. Spray baking dish with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and spinach on the bottom.
5. Pour eggs over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What’s good for me in this dish?
Eggs provide tryptophan, selenium, iodine, vitamins B2 and B12, and protein. Selenium helps protect our immune systems, and regulates thyroid hormones, and protein plays a critical role in the building of our muscles, blood, skin, hair and nails.
Eggs also contain choline, known to reduce inflammation in the body. According to George Mateljan, author of World’s Healthiest Foods, inflammation contributes to heart disease, osteoporosis, type-2 diabetes and Alzheimers.
Free range, or cage free eggs are considered to be higher in quality nutrients such as all nine essential amino acids, and are less likely to contribute to high cholesterol levels.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 168
Total Fat: 7.64g
Cholesterol: 223mg
Sodium: 787mg
Total Carbs: 14.33g
Dietary Fiber: 0.22g
Sugars: 9.05g
Protein: 10.39g
Weight Watchers Points 4
Nutrition details obtained from whfoods.org, nutritiondata.com, about.com, and abouthomecooking.com.
DELICIOUS! Can I come over and have some breakfast as your house? Wow
I’m glad you liked it! Come over anytime! Wouldn’t it be fun to cook with a fellow foodie?
I totally agree about having a little protein with breakfast! This dish looks fantastic- I can even see having it for dinner!
I can’t do without some protein at breakfast or I crash fast!
I wish I had THIS for breakfast this morning!
Wow, Kristy, these look great. I came upon a Menonite family cooking a similar dish down in California some months ago, and have been trying to work it into a story. Theirs was made over a charcoal grill beside their camper at a viewpoint near Yosemite. Fabulous… Thanks!
These baked eggs look fantastic and wouldn’t last long in our house! Love the spicy twist to them
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Me too, but then I’m a big Mexican food fan!
wow, so tasty and an eggscellent choice for breakfast… I do a very similar take myself…
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You crack me up. I love you Drick! You always make me smile. I’m sure your egg dish is far more authentic.
Support you about protein!! Great recipe!!
Thanks Belinda!
I would love this looks like something we would all love!
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I used leftover store purchased Pico de gallo from the night before, so I didn’t have to chop anything! Definitely simple.
I love making baked egg dishes, especially for a big group. So easy! This looks yummy! I’ve never added the sour cream…I’ll have to try that.
Karen recently posted..Sorbet – Take II
It added a nice zesty flavor.
flavourful delicious
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That should wake anyone up in the morning! I would wake up just to eat this amazing recipe!
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If you didn’t like Mexican spice first thing in the morning, just a simple saute of veggies and some thyme would be just as good.
I wish I had those for breakfast. They would definitely make my day.
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It’s simple enough to make and save that’s for sure.
Most people can’t function without “caffeine” in the morning. I can’t function without protein to start my day
So, I can’t agree with your more. Love this dish!!!!
I really think I am satisfied much longer and think better when I have eggs in the morning. You can always have egg whites if you don’t like the cholesterol in the yolks.
This looks great Kristie. I have a recipe that’s somewhat similar called Eggs Ole. I’ve been wanting to blog about it for over a year…. so many recipes, and not enough time.
Lea Ann recently posted..Pete Polombo’s Roadside Market
So true. I love eggs with those wonderful, spicy seasonings!
Those look delicious. I love eggs for breakfast but don’t like having to prepare them so this is perfect….thanks for passing it along.
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It definitely makes for a quick, nutritious breakfast.
What a wonderful dish for breakfast…lunch even
Great list of ingredients, I have to admit I am terrible with breakfast:( But I know you are right 
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Lots of people aren’t big breakfast eaters. I have to work at it to get my husband to eat in the morning.
I like the idea of having this in the fridge and eating it for days. Could be great for a brunch when you have guests!
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You could even add just a bit of sausage for a special occasion and it would be terrific!