Quesadilla with bacon, potatoes and fried eggs topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
Quesadilla
- 2 pcs. (900 g) coarsely chopped potatoes
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for greasing
- 2 large onions, halved, then thinly sliced
- 1 poblano chili pepper, roasted and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 150 g bacon, diced
- 12 wheat tortillas, 15 cm each.
- 2.5 tbsp. grated cheese
- 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
Salsa pico de gayo
- 2 ripe bull's heart tomatoes or 4 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tbsp. l. canola oil
- 2 teaspoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 220°C.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is caramelized and golden brown.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the potatoes and cook until golden brown. Stir in the onion, poblano pepper, and 1 tablespoon of salt. ancho chili powder, season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 8 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Pat dry on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Place 8 tortillas on a work surface. Top them with fried potatoes, bacon, and cheese. Place half the tortillas on the remaining filled tortillas to make 4 double sandwiches. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas. Lightly grease the tops with oil and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of ancho chili powder.
- Transfer quesadillas to a large baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
When the quesadillas are almost done, melt the butter in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Carefully crack the eggs into the butter, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Top each quesadilla with a fried egg, some tomato salsa, and a sprinkle of chives.
Recipe Quesadillas with sweet potatoes and minced meat.
Salsa pico de gayo: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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