Shredded cheese is a staple in our house, and we use it a lot. Kraft Southwest three cheese is ideal for preparing fish, chicken, or pork, giving meats an irresistible cheesy, crunchy crust. But there are so many other ways in which you can use shredded cheese, just get creative and think of new ways to add it to your favorite dishes to make them go from good to amazing!
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If you have read my blog before, you know that our Latino roots are vital to us. We speak Spanish at home, and we try to expose our kids to the Latino culture and tradition as much as we can. Cooking is one of the main ways I can share with my children what my Guatemalan culture means to me and give them a “real taste” of life in my home country.
Even though they rarely get the opportunity to visit, I try to keep traditions alive through food. Living in the United States, we blend many traditions, just as our heritage is a mix of ethnicities and cultures.
That is why I decided to use the Southwest three cheeses to give one of my favorite dishes, traditional Huevos Rancheros, a cheesy makeover. I wanted to create a dish that blended traditions and flavors, just like we do, and make it more appealing to the kids, who, I have to admit, are not too fond of the traditional version.
What could be wrong with sunny-side-up eggs covered in a freshly made tomato sauce resting on a warm tortilla? I don’t know, but I was determined to turn huevos rancheros into a dish my picky kids could not resist!
The Cheesy Huevos Rancheros recipe turned out to be a total success. I didn’t even mention these were Huevos Rancheros until my kids had devoured them, and they just loved the crunchy, cheesy crust that made this breakfast dish the perfect dinner or brunch.
How will you use other types of shredded cheeses to make your favorite dishes go from good to amazing?
Cheesy Huevos Rancheros Skillet
Eggs cooked in a quick fresh tomato sauce, then topped with a crunchy three-cheese and bread crumb blend. A cheesy twist on huevos rancheros!
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 10 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 green sweet pepper, roasted, skin removed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water, optional
- 1 cup Kraft Fresh Take Southwest Three Cheese
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish
- 4 warm tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and the tomatoes. Chop the roasted green pepper too, with the skin already removed.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it turns translucent with golden edges.
- Add the second tablespoon of oil, then the tomatoes, green pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is almost as thick as you want it. Stir in a few tablespoons of water if you like a thinner sauce. Season with salt.
- Crack the eggs onto the sauce, lower the heat, and cover the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes until the whites are set.
- Take the skillet off the heat. Sprinkle the cheese mix over the top and let it stand for 1 minute, so the cheese melts and the crumbs stay crunchy.
- Garnish with the chives and serve with warm tortillas.
Notes
For firmer yolks, move some of the sauce to a second pan and cook the eggs a little longer there.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 575Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 407mgSodium: 616mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 6gSugar: 11gProtein: 28g
Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
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It looks so delish!.. I saw them the other day at the supermarket and I almost grabbed one ‘caause the possibilities are endless. I think I might stop by and get me s few of those to have them on hand for an easy but yummy meal..
I haven’t tried this dish before but it looks really good.
Que rico!! me encantan los huevos rancheros, los voy a preparar para los mios. Particularmente a mi me gusta todo lo que tenga queso y los quesos Kraft son de muy buena calidad. Gracias por la idea.
WOW! This looks so good. Kudos!
I love food like this but they are always spicy! I can’t eat spicy! But this doesn’t seem spicy at all!
I might have to try this!
Yummiiii!!!… Muy Delicioso!…
Ummmm! I love Kraft’s Fresh Takes! And this looks simply scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe, I cannot wait to give it a try!
Me encanta esta receta!! Voy a ver si la hago este fin de semana!
Yum! This looks super delicious! I will have to give it a try! Thanks for the recipe
Me gusta mucho el queso y lo usan muy bien en esa receta.
Oh that looks delicious! 🙂
Looks delicious! Me encanta el queso por lo que esta receta me llama mucho la atención.
Me encanta la receta! Muchas Gracias por compartirla! Yummy!
Namaste!ॐ
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You had me at “Cheesy and Crunchy”. Que Rico!! Thanks for the heads up, I think I’ll try a couple of these myself! BB2U
Lindo post. Lindas fotos y se ve super delis. Eres toda una wonder woman amiga, chef y de mas! xoxo
Suena delicioso y muy nutritivo…. lo voy a preparar…
Todo con queso sabe mejor!
That looks amazing! I’ve never tried huevos rancheros but I’ve got to try your recipe!
mmm, this looks and sounds delicious! I think it’d be a big hit in my household 🙂 Thanks for sharing
Que rico! Perhaps I will try making this over the weekend – I agree that cheese makes everything better (as does bacon)
i have never used the fresh take for anything other than chicken!!! i will have to give this a try thank you
Que Rico.. Im am definatly trying this out on sat.. Thanks for sharing.