Cookbook:Cazuela Gallega (Egg, Ham, and Cheese Casserole)

| Cuisine of Colombia

Cazuela Gallega is a delicious egg, ham and cheese casserole, good for breakfast or dinner.

Ingredients

 * 2 eggs
 * 2 slices of ham
 * 2 tablespoons of petit pois (canned peas)
 * 2 tablespoons of ketchup
 * 1 tablespoon of butter
 * ½ cup of ground Parmesan cheese
 * Salt

Procedure

 * 1) Place 3 sheets of aluminum foil (approx 15 x 15 inches or 35 x 35 cm) into a bowl with a 5-inch (12 cm) diameter and 2-inch depth. Press gently the foil downwards in order to give it the shape of the bowl.
 * 2) Spread the butter all over inside walls of the aluminum-shaped bowl.
 * 3) Place one slice of ham in the bottom of the bowl. Cut the additional slice in three strips. With each strip, cover inside walls of aluminum bowl.
 * 4) Add both eggs to the bowl.
 * 5) Add the peas, spreading them all over the eggs. Be careful with the yolks—don't break them. Add 1 teaspoon of the liquid from the can.
 * 6) Add a pinch of salt, and the ketchup, trying to cover all the area.
 * 7) Carefully remove foil with the casserole from the bowl. Top with the cheese and bake 30 minutes in a preheated 400°F (205C) oven.