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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Tasty Tuesdays: Caprese Skillet Eggs


Welcome to Tasty Tuesdays!

Guys, this dish is amazing - I loved it!  The recipe is very simple and it would be great for any meal.

{ Original recipe from the September 2012 issue of Sunset Magazine.  I changed a few things }


Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 28 oz jar / can of tomatoes; roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese; cut into very small pieces
- handful of fresh basil; chopped
- handful of fresh chives; chopped
- salt & pepper to taste

My Mom & I canned tomatoes this Summer so that's what I used here.  The original recipe calls for fresh tomatoes, which I would definitely use if making this recipe when tomatoes are in season. Right now, I don't see any use in buying the tomatoes at the grocery store - they are awful!

I opened this jar and it smelled like Summer!


1.  Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.  I used my made in the USA Lodge Cast Iron Skillet.  Add onion and saute until translucent   about 3 minutes.  Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer until tomatoes are heated through. 

2.  Use a spoon to make four wells in the tomato mixture.  Carefully crack and egg into each well.  Cover pan and cook until whites are firm and yolks start to set up; about 3 minutes.

3.  Turn off heat; sprinkle mozzarella over eggs and cover pan until cheese starts to melt; about 2 minutes.  Sprinkle with herbs and serve.  Serve with fresh toasted bread, like sour dough.






I love fresh, simple food like this.  Nothing fake or processed - just real, wholesome food.

What did you cook this week?

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15 comments:

  1. looks delicious! congratulations!

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  2. I might be making this... looks really good... especially with some good crusty bread and wine! (Clearly, I'm thinking "supper" here!)

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  3. Your Caprese Eggs look delicious, I love new egg recipes. Thanks for hosting!

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  4. Your Caprese Skillet Eggs look delicious, I just love my Iron Skillet's. Have a great day and thanks for hosting.
    Miz Helen

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  5. Hello! I just wanted to say thank you for hosting the party and let you know that I have one going on as well. I'd love it if you would share a favorite recipe or two over at Man Approved Diet.

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  6. Thank you for hosting Alissa. :) Your Caprese Eggs look amazing. Eating scrambled eggs cooked with chopped tomato is one of my favorite meals. This week I shared my Stuffed Crust Bacon Double Cheeseburger Pizza. Have a great week!

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  7. I'm not an egg fan, but my husband is gonna love you for this. Definitely making it soon!

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  8. I absolutely adore my cast iron skillet. Definitely my favorite pan to cook in. So I always take as many opportunities to use it. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try this!

    Sincerely,
    Happy Valley Chow

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  9. OH my goodness that looks so good!!! I'm making that soon! I love anything Caprese.

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  10. Ooooh, that looks delicious! I'm linking up my rosemary olive oil cake. Have a great week!

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  11. Wow, your recipe looks so good! Thanks for hosting the yumminess, Alissa! :)

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  12. Your pasta dish looks amazing. I also linked a pasta dish!

    We now have Facebook!

    Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  13. Oh your canned tomatoes make me jealous! I can't wait for real tomatoes from the garden again. The eggs likewise sound delicious.

    I brought over my version of a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

    We have a new party going on at Tumbleweed Contessa. I'd love it if you'd bring over your eggs to What'd You Do This Weekend?.

    Thanks for hosting a great party. Have a great week! Linda

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  14. This sounds delicious! Just discovered your blog, I love it!

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