Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons shallots or 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cooked ham, diced
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 corn tortillas, cut in strips about 1x2
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk, any fat content
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream, low fat is ok
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup gouda cheese, shredded or 3/4 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded, for a stronger smoky flavor used smoked gouda
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • Garnish
  • salsa (optional)
  • green onion, scallions, chopped (optional)
  • sour cream (optional)

Method

  • Beat eggs well in a large bowl until lemon colored. Whisk in milk, sour cream, pepper flakes, and garlic powder until well incorporated. Set aside.
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray for easy clean up. Add butter and melt using medium heat. Then add shallots, ham and tortilla strips until strips and shallots soften.
  • Add egg mixture and stir constantly to keep from scorching.
  • When the eggs are almost done add cheese and continue to stir until cheese is melted and eggs are completely cooked.
  • Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper to taste. Serve with any desired garnish and enjoy.