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

What can I do with a bunch of broken eggs? ›

What can you do with cracked eggs?
  1. Bake.
  2. Make omelettes or scrambled eggs.
  3. Make pickled eggs.
  4. Hard boil and feed to your chickens or other animals.
  5. Crack, scramble and freeze.
  6. Make portioned omlets for the freezer.
  7. Egg salad.
  8. Egg noodles.
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How to 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 in baking muffins? ›

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 is huevos rotos made of? ›

Huevos rotos, or "broken eggs," is one of the most popular dishes in taverns all across Spain. This is an incredibly simple combination of fried potatoes, chorizo sausage or jamón, and perfectly fried eggs that can be served any time of day.

What to do with 3 broken eggs? ›

If you purchased eggs that were already cracked, do not use them; throw them away! In case you need more convincing that the answer is "no" to your question, "Is a cracked egg safe to eat?" Taiwanese researchers found that Salmonella was much more likely to be found in eggs with weak or cracked shells.

Can you freeze broken eggs? ›

Freezing eggs is easier than you might think, but there's a catch: do not freeze eggs in the shell. Each egg needs to be removed from its shell. As the eggs freeze, they will expand and contract which could crack the shell if frozen whole. Once cracked, you can either separate them and freeze or keep them whole.

What to do with broken eggs in carton? ›

If you bought eggs that were already cracked or appear to be chipping, toss those individual eggs ASAP before anyone unknowingly cooks with them. The rest of the uncracked eggs in the carton should be safe to use as long as they are not showcasing any of these four signs an egg has gone bad.

Can I boil a broken egg? ›

If the egg cracked during boiling, it may be eaten safely if it is properly handled to prevent spoilage. Piercing the eggshell to prevent cracking is no longer recommended due to the danger of introducing pathogens.

Can you eat eggs 2 months out of date? ›

On those egg cartons, if an expiration date appears, it can be no more than 30 days after the pack date. "As long as they're kept properly refrigerated at 40°F or lower, fresh eggs are safe to eat four to five weeks beyond the carton's Julian date," Maloberti says.

Can I use an expired egg to bake? ›

But while older eggs, even those past the date on the carton, may suffer from diminished quality (smell and taste not so great), they are OK to eat or use in baking.

Why is it recommended not to use cracked eggs? ›

That means the chances of food-borne pathogens like Salmonella sticking to eggshells are high. If the shell has a crack in it, the door is wide open for bacteria to seep in. For that reason, the CDC recommends avoiding eggs with cracked shells.

What is a fried egg with a broken yolk called? ›

Cooked on both sides all the way through, with the yolk broken (immediately after the egg is cracked). Sunny-side up.

What do Mexicans call sunny side up eggs? ›

Sunny side up (huevos estrellados) eggs served on top of tortillas. Depending on where you are, the tortillas may or may not be fried. The eggs are topped with salsa, or some sort of picante sauce.

What is the origin of huevos rotos? ›

Variations of this hearty fried egg-and-potato dish can be found throughout Spain, including the Canary Islands, where it's said to have originated.

Will chickens eat broken eggs? ›

Once the egg is broken, the chicken may begin to eat the yolk and develop a taste for eggs. Therefore, even if the initial egg breaking was an accident, it may gradually become a behavior in your chicken.

What can I do with eggs before they go bad? ›

Freezer Storage: If you have more eggs than you can use within a few weeks, you can freeze them, out of their shells. Freeze only clean, fresh eggs. Place them in freezer containers, seal tightly and label with the number of eggs, whites or yolks and the date. Defrost frozen eggs overnight in the refrigerator.

What to do with eggs that froze and cracked? ›

If an egg accidentally freezes and the shell cracked during freezing, discard the egg. Keep any uncracked eggs frozen until needed; then thaw in the refrigerator. These can be hard cooked successfully but other uses may be limited.

What to do with eggs after collecting? ›

Collected fresh eggs can be stored in the refrigerator at 40°F or less for at least one month. If you have an abundance of eggs, it is important to date mark the outside of the egg carton with the date you collected the eggs. You could also write the date that they should be used by on the carton.

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