Bone-In Ham Steak with Hash Brown Cakes, Fried Egg, and Queso Sauce
TOTAL TIME30 mins
SKILL LEVELIntermediate
SERVINGS2
About this RecipeEnjoy a hearty breakfast with Smithfield Hardwood Smoked Bone-In Ham Steak, crispy hash brown cakes, a fried egg, and creamy queso sauce—a bold, Southern-inspired start to your day.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 2 Eggs 1 Hash brown potatoes, refrigerated 10 oz. pack 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 4 tbsps. All-purpose flour 8 slices Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, cooked and chopped 2 cloves Garlic, minced 2 Large eggs, beaten 3 Green onions, sliced thin 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper to taste Kosher salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsps. Olive oil 1 tbsp. Canola oil 1/4 cup Yellow onion, diced 1/2 Jalapeño, seeded and diced 1 can Roasted green chiles 3/4 cup Milk 1 1/2 cups Chihuahua cheese 1 Roma tomato, diced 2 tbsps. Cilantro, chopped to taste Salt to taste Pepper
Gather Ingredients from the list below
Ham Steaks and Fried Eggs
Hash Brown Cakes
Queso Sauce
Directions
1.
For the hash brown cakes, combine shredded potatoes, crumbled bacon, grated Parmesan, flour, minced garlic, eggs, chopped green onions, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture for each cake into the skillet. Flatten gently with a spatula.
4.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
5.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.
6.
For the queso sauce, heat canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
7.
Add diced onion and jalapeño. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
8.
Stir in roasted poblano pepper, milk, and shredded cheese. Reduce heat to low and stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
9.
Add diced tomato and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
10.
To serve, heat a heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sear the ham steaks for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and heated through.
11.
Fry eggs to your preferred doneness in a separate pan.
12.
To plate, place 2–3 hash brown cakes on each plate, top with a ham steak, a fried egg, and a generous spoonful of queso sauce.
