Cajun Rice Eggs N Ham Breakfast Skillet Recipe

Spice up your morning with this easy Cajun Rice, Eggs, and Ham Breakfast Skillet! A delicious way to use leftover rice and ham, this recipe is packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or brunch. Get creative and add your favorite veggies!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 358.1 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Rice Eggs N Ham Breakfast Skillet

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How to Make Cajun Rice Eggs N Ham Breakfast Skillet

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Add 2 cups cooked rice and 1 cup diced cooked ham. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to heat through.
  5. Create 4 wells in the rice mixture. Crack 4 eggs into the wells.
  6. Cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 5-7 minutes. You can cover the skillet for faster cooking.
  7. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional).
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

19g

Carbs

13g