Eggs In Purgatory

Jessica Bentley • April 7, 2019
A skillet filled with eggs , ham , potatoes and avocado.

Eggs in Purgatory Skillet
by Jessica Bentley

EGGS IN PURGATORY IS ONE OF THOSE CLASSIC RECIPES THAT WE OFTEN ENJOY AS A LAZY BREAKFAST, EASY LUNCH OR COZY SUPPER

In today’s article, I veered a little from the traditional recipe and incorporated spaghetti squash, thin slices of applewood smoked ham, sliced avocado, feta, toasted bread and fresh herbs into the mix. Adding these elements makes this skillet a show stopping conversation piece! Serve it alongside a cheese platter and wine at your next party… then watch it quickly disappear before your eyes.
I make a scratch-made meal just about every night of the week. We gather around our dining table and share our moments from the day, enjoying a little laughter and creating more memories as a family. If I’m out at an event during the evening hours, I make sure to have leftovers in our freezer so my husband and son can still enjoy a home-cooked meal together when I’m away. Dietz & Watson shares this concept, encouraging everyone to “come together over distinct flavors and an unforgettable experience”.
Oh, and did I mention how much I love Dietz & Watson’s Originals Uncured collection?
Insider tip: I often ask for the butcher to cut my slices of meat paper thin so I can use them in several types of recipes.

Serves: 3
Ingredients
• 1 large Spaghetti Squash
• 1 cup of your favorite Pasta Sauce
• 3 large Eggs
• 8-10 slices of Dietz & Watson Uncured Applewood Smoked Ham
• 1 tsp. Chili Flakes
• ¼ cup Dietz & Watson Feta Cheese
• 1 Avocado
• Chopped Parsley
• Toasted Baguette for serving

Instructions
1 Cook Spaghetti Squash: You can either cook the Spaghetti Squash in the oven or microwave. To make the best use of my time, I often microwave mine. Cut in half, scrape out the seeds and place upside-down on a microwave safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 10-12 minutes, until fork tender.
2 Heat up the Pasta Sauce: While the Spaghetti Squash cooks, bring Pasta Sauce to a simmer in a large oven-proof skillet.
3 Preheat the oven: warm to 350F.
4 Assemble the skillet: remove Spaghetti Squash threads from their shell and add to the tomato sauce. Create 3 wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well. Place pan into the oven and let cook for 6-10 minutes, keeping a close watch so you do not overcook the eggs. Cook to your personal egg preference, but I do recommend serving this dish with over-easy eggs so you can mix the yolk into the sauce.
5 Garnish & Enjoy: Sprinkle with Chili Flakes, Feta Cheese and Chopped Parsley. Then tuck Ham Slices, Avocado and Toasted Baguette around the edges. Eat immediately.



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