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A Cinco de Mayo Breakfast You'll Want All Year: Salsa Verde Eggs

If you're looking for a quick, flavorful, and protein-packed breakfast to celebrate Cinco de Mayo—or any day, really—these salsa verde eggs are calling your name.

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Simmered in spicy green salsa and topped with melty cheese, this dish is everything we love about bold, simple cooking. Made with our pasture-raised eggs, each bite is rich, satisfying, and full of fresh flavor. Tuck them into a warm tortilla, and you’ve got a breakfast (or brunch!) worth repeating all year long.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Pasture-Raised Eggs

  • ½ cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)

  • Salt, to taste

  • 2 tbsp shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite meltable cheese)

  • Crushed red pepper (optional)

  • Tortillas of your choice (corn or flour work great)

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How to Make Salsa Verde Eggs:

  1. Heat It Up:
    In a medium skillet over medium heat, pour in ½ cup of salsa verde. Let it simmer for a few minutes until fully heated and bubbling.

  2. Add the Eggs:
    Crack 2 eggs into small bowls (this makes it easier to gently slide them into the salsa). Add them to the skillet one at a time, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

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  3. Top with Cheese & Cover:
    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese over each egg. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the eggs cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the whites are just set and the yolks are still a little runny.

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  4. Serve & Enjoy:
    Carefully lift the eggs from the skillet and tuck them into warm tortillas. Top with a pinch of crushed red pepper for a spicy finish, if desired.

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Why Pasture-Raised Eggs Matter:

At Chino Valley Ranchers, our pasture-raised hens roam free on fresh grass, producing eggs that are not only more flavorful but also packed with nutrients like omega-3s and vitamin D. When you're making a dish where eggs are the star, like this one, you really can taste the difference.

Whether you’re hosting a Cinco de Mayo brunch or just want to spice up your weekday breakfast, salsa verde eggs are a quick win. Let us know how yours turn out by tagging us on Instagram @chinovalleyranchers!

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