Green Eggs (with Food Coloring) and Ham

Green Eggs (with Food Coloring) and Ham

Whimsical scrambled eggs tinted vibrant green, skillet-seared alongside salty ham slices.

Total 13 min Makes 4 servings Calories 320/serving

Dietary

Keto, Wheat free, Nut free

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Red meat

A playful breakfast inspired by the classic storybook, these fluffy scrambled eggs get their whimsical hue from a few drops of green food coloring whisked in before cooking. Pan-fried ham slices add a salty, savory contrast, making this a fun way to get kids excited about breakfast. Ready in under 15 minutes, it works well for themed parties, holidays, or an everyday breakfast with a silly twist.

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 drops green liquid food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 8 ounces sliced deli ham

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, green food coloring, salt, and pepper until the mixture is uniformly green and well combined.

  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 9-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, tilting to coat the bottom.

  3. Add the ham slices to the skillet and sear until lightly browned and warmed through, about 2 minutes per side.

  4. Transfer the ham to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

  5. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat.

  6. Pour in the green egg mixture and let it sit undisturbed for 20 seconds, then gently push the eggs across the pan with a spatula, folding rather than stirring.

  7. Continue folding the eggs every 20 to 30 seconds until softly set and glossy but no longer wet, about 3 minutes total.

  8. Remove the skillet from the heat and plate the green eggs alongside the warm ham slices.

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Green Eggs (with Food Coloring) and Ham

A playful breakfast inspired by the classic storybook, these fluffy scrambled eggs get their whimsical hue from a few drops of green food coloring whisked in before cooking. Pan-fried ham slices add a salty, savory contrast, making this a fun way to get kids excited about breakfast. Ready in under 15 minutes, it works well for themed parties, holidays, or an everyday breakfast with a silly twist.

13 min 4 servings 320 cal

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 drops green liquid food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 8 ounces sliced deli ham

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, green food coloring, salt, and pepper until the mixture is uniformly green and well combined.

  2. 2

    Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 9-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, tilting to coat the bottom.

  3. 3

    Add the ham slices to the skillet and sear until lightly browned and warmed through, about 2 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Transfer the ham to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

  5. 5

    Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat.

  6. 6

    Pour in the green egg mixture and let it sit undisturbed for 20 seconds, then gently push the eggs across the pan with a spatula, folding rather than stirring.

  7. 7

    Continue folding the eggs every 20 to 30 seconds until softly set and glossy but no longer wet, about 3 minutes total.

  8. 8

    Remove the skillet from the heat and plate the green eggs alongside the warm ham slices.