Recipe: Egg Mess
I know, I know, this breakfast doesn’t have the most appealing visuals or title but I assure you it is always incredibly delicious. For the new parent, feeding yourself takes a back seat to feeding your baby, and—if it wasn’t before—your fridge becomes the place where produce and good home-cooking intentions go to die. To save you from throwing out sad old bits and bobs, or reaching for yet another granola bar in the morning, I’ve written out my formula for a tasty scramble that uses up everything and anything you’ve got. It’s so easy a sleep-deprived parent can make it, and it’s perfect for those days where you’re trying to eke out a few more meals before resigning yourself to finally going to the grocery store. And when you do go, make sure to pick up an extra few veggies for your next egg mess.
feeds 1-2 people*
Ingredients
oil/butter/cooking spray
~1/4 cup breakfast meat (bacon, sausage, cubed ham)
~1/4 cup chopped veggies (onion, bell pepper, mushroom, corn, cooked potatoes)
~2 big handfuls leafy greens (spinach, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens)
3 eggs
salt and pepper
~1/8 cup cheese (shredded mozzarella or cheddar, goat cheese, feta, boursin)
instructions:
Place a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in meat and cook until done or heated through, depending on if it’s raw or already cooked leftovers. Remove from pan and drain on paper-towel lined plate (if needed).
If meat released fats while cooking, leave them in pan. If not, add a splash of oil or pat of butter. Add in chopped veggies of choice and sauté until soft.
While veggies cook, crack eggs into a bowl and scramble. Season with salt and pepper.
When veggies are almost done, add leafy greens and cook until wilted. Add meat back into pan. Shake or stir to evenly distribute.
Pour scrambled eggs into the pan and stir frequently until they are almost cooked but still glossy. Add in cheese and turn off heat, stirring to incorporate and melt.
Plate and top with more cheese, fresh herbs, hot sauce, avocado, or sour cream as desired. Enjoy with toast.
notes
*This recipe is easily scaleable and portion sizes will depend on exactly how many and what fillings you’re using. Feel free to throw everything in the pan and then add as many eggs as you would need to bind it all together. There is truly no wrong way to make an egg mess so get creative!