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Italian Eggs With Asparagus & Smoked Ham

Here's how you make Italian Eggs With Asparagus & Smoked Ham
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 20m
  • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 pound smoked ham (make sure it's good quality)
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • Green bell pepper (1/3 of a medium pepper)
  • 1/2 pound asparagus
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt, pinch of
  • Black pepper, pinch of
  • 1/3 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large skillet, heat half of the butter (2 tbsp.). Add the mushrooms, ham, garlic, and green pepper. Saute over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  • Step 2: Blanch cut asparagus until crisp tender and set aside.

  • Step 3: Whisk together; eggs, herbs and seasonings. Add cream cheese in small pieces.

  • Step 4: Just before serving, heat remaining butter (2 tbsp.) in a skillet over medium-low heat and add egg mixture, folding with spatula to blend cream cheese.

  • Step 5: When eggs are half set, add vegetable-ham mixture, mozzarella, parmesan, and drained and blanched asparagus.

  • Step 6: Continue to cook gently, folding with spatula until eggs are just done. Serve immediately.


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