Spanish Scrambled Eggs with Bread and Ham
A rustic Spanish-style skillet dish with crispy bread cubes, savory ham, and softly scrambled eggs, all brought together with a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut the 4 slices of bread into 1-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the bread cubes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 2
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the 4 oz diced ham. Sauté until the ham is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in the 1 cup tomato sauce and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4
Crack the 4 eggs directly into the skillet. Stir gently with a spatula, breaking the yolks and folding the eggs into the sauce. Cook until the eggs are softly set but still creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Return the crispy bread cubes to the skillet and toss everything together. Season with the 0.5 tsp salt (or to taste).
Step 6
Sprinkle the 1 cup shredded manchego cheese over the top and remove from heat. Let it sit for 1 minute so the cheese melts slightly, then serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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