Start your day off right with a zesty breakfast like this Mexican Egg Skillet. The perfect breakfast for Cinco de Mayo!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Egg Skillet
Servings: 2servings
Calories: 455kcal
Ingredients
2tablespoonsbutter
½yellow onionchopped
½cupdiced red bell pepper
½cupsliced mushrooms
Chili powderto taste
Salt and pepperto taste
Salsaoptional
4large eggs
1cupshredded Mexican-blend or taco cheese
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, salt and pepper.
Push the vegetables to the edges of the skillet to make room for the eggs. Break the eggs into the skillet and cook to desired doneness. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the eggs and vegetables.
Cover the skillet and cook for 1 minute or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately with salsa, if desired.