Best 8 Cajun Rice Eggs N Ham Breakfast Skillet Recipes

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"Cajun Rice Eggs n Ham Breakfast Skillet" is a delightful and savory dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the comforting warmth of a classic breakfast skillet. This recipe takes simple ingredients like rice, eggs, and ham and transforms them into a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this delicious Cajun-inspired breakfast skillet, ensuring that you have all the information you need to make a memorable and flavorful dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-PAN HAM AND EGGS



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My ham and eggs are cooked together at the same time in one pan, resulting in breakfast nirvana. Serve with toast.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Breakfast Eggs

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
2 (1/4 inch thick) slices ham
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in ham and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Flip ham and carefully crack an egg on top of each slice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until ham is caramelized, egg whites are just set, and yolks are soft, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 435.5 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1595.7 mg

CAJUN RICE DISH



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A variety of vegetables makes this delicious casserole a hit with everyone. I team up generous servings with garlic bread and a tossed salad.-Rose Kostynuik, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups beef broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • In a roasting pan, combine broth and rice; mix well. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to rice. Stir in the vegetables, salt and Cajun seasoning. , Cover and bake 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 953mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GREEN [& DEVILED] EGGS 'N' HAM



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Just want Sam-I-Am to know I DO like Green Eggs 'n' Ham, & one of the easiest ways to enjoy 'em is by making a recipe like this! Obviously this recipe is for a group [or someone who REALLY, REALLY likes green eggs]! [I use ONLY Del Monte brand Sweet Pickle Relish, 'cause many of the other brands have a large amount of hig fructose corn syrup.] The 23-minute cooking time for the hard-cooked eggs is not included in preparation time.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 large eggs, hard-cooked
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 -3 drops green food coloring
1 slice honey-baked ham, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Carefully cut eggs into halves lengthwise. Just as carefully, scoop out yolks & into a bowl.
  • Mash yolks well, then mix in mayo, mustard & relish.
  • Add green food color ONE DROP AT A TIME, mixing well after EACH drop, until desired intensity of green is achieved.
  • Add chopped ham & lemon pepper & mix well.
  • Carefully spoon & slightly mound yolk mixture into each hollowed egg white half.
  • If using paprika, sprinkle lightly over the green deviled eggs & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.7, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 69.2, Carbohydrate 1.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.2

BREAKFAST SKILLET



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Inspired by a dish I enjoy at a restaurant. You can add or substitute other veggies you have around, or toss in some cooked crumbled bacon or sausage, etc.

Provided by Starrynews

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium red potatoes or 1 large brown potato, peeled and cut into cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup mushroom, diced
1 roma tomato, diced
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine potato cubes with cumin and black pepper.
  • Drizzle olive oil over potatoes, and mix well.
  • Place on a baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, until browned and crispy.
  • When potatoes are about halfway through baking, spray a saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and saute the green pepper, onion, and mushrooms.
  • Remove from heat, add tomato, and set aside.
  • Prepare the eggs any way you like (I like them over-medium).
  • When potatoes are done, mix well with veggies.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Place eggs on top and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.2, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 386.8, Sodium 323.9, Carbohydrate 85, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 13.5, Protein 28

SPICY CAJUN SAUSAGE AND RICE SKILLET



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I created this easy skillet dish to use up the boil-in-a-bag rice in my cabinet. The result packs a lot of flavor. -Sonali Ruder, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) hot lean turkey breakfast sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bags boil-in-bag white rice
Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion and pepper over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes., Stir in tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, pepper and contents of rice bags; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 8-10 minutes. If desired, serve with hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CAJUN BEEF & RICE



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Cajun rice from a restaurant or box can have a lot of sodium and fat. Here's a hearty, healthy way to trim it down. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
1 cup instant brown rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, celery, green and red peppers, and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAVORY PANCAKES (FROM COOKED RICE)



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Here's a great way to use left-over rice. This is super easy and so good! I find myself making extra rice just so I can make this. This is just wonderful!

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     White Rice

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup rice (cooked)
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup scallion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • To a cup of rice, add a beaten egg,scallions, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add heaping Tbsps. rice mixture(it will be loose, flatten slightly and fry until brown on both sides.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 132, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4

HAM N EGG SKILLET



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"This is great for a weekend brunch or as a spur-or-the moment supper served wtih toast and juice," recommends LuEllen Spaulding of Caro, Michigan. The nicely seasoned skillet dish is hearty with ham, cheese and potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium uncooked potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute potatoes in butter until tender and golden brown. Add the onion and green pepper; saute until crisp-tender. Add ham, eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Cook until eggs are completely set, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a heartier skillet, use leftover cooked ham or sausage instead of deli ham.
  • If you don't have any green bell pepper, you can use red or yellow bell pepper instead.
  • For a spicier skillet, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • If you want a more flavorful skillet, use chicken broth instead of water.
  • Top the skillet with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, salsa, or avocado.

Conclusion:

This Cajun rice, eggs, and ham breakfast skillet is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy morning. It's packed with flavor and protein, and it's sure to keep you full until lunchtime. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover ham and rice. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying breakfast, give this skillet a try.

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