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Jorj Morgan

Southern Huevos Rancheros

A soulful Southern adaptation of classic Huevos Rancheros featuring maple-mustard pan-fried ham, jalapeƱo baked beans, and sunny-side-up eggs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

The Jalapeno Baked Beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 slices bacon diced
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1 can 16-ounce baked beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
The Base & Maple-Mustard Ham
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 spinach tortillas 10-inch, or substitute 2 cups prepared stone-ground grits
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 8 slices deli ham
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese about 1 cup
The Eggs & Garnish
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 avocado pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1 small tomato diced

Method
 

Simmering the Beans
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced bacon, jalapeno pepper, and green onions, cooking until the bacon crisps and the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the drained baked beans, season with salt and pepper, and reduce the heat to low to keep warm.
Preparing the Base & Ham
  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and lightly fry the spinach tortillas one at a time until crisp, then transfer them to serving platters. (If making the Grits Remix, simply spoon hot prepared grits into wide bowls instead).
  2. In the same skillet, melt the butter, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup together.
  3. Add the ham slices and cook until the edges begin to brown and crisp, turning several times, about 2 minutes.
The Assembly
  1. Spoon the warm baked beans evenly over the crisp tortillas or grits, then top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  2. Arrange the pan-fried maple-mustard ham slices over the melting cheese.
  3. Crack the eggs directly into the same skillet used for the ham, reduce the heat to medium-low, and fry until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Place the sunny-side-up eggs on top of the ham.
  5. Garnish generously with diced tomatoes and fresh avocado before serving immediately.