Eggs In Purgatory (Eggs From Hell)

2015-06-20

Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Skill Level: Easy

Prep Time : 10m
Cook Time : 30m
Ready In : 40m

If you want to serve Dad something extra special this Father’s Day weekend, eggs in purgatory is sure to please and is versatile enough to serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Eggs in purgatory is absolutely fantastic served over toasted garlic bread, crusty rolls, or rice if you prefer; these “eggs from hell” can be adjusted to suit your spiciness craving level by using jalapeño, poblano or sweet bell peppers, and cook up simply and quickly with only a few ingredients and one large skillet.

Substitute almost any aspect of this recipe to suit your tastes; all you really need are the tomatoes and eggs for a basic eggs in purgatory recipe. Add a little salt and pepper and top with cheese.

Amounts given served 2 very hungry people.:)

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chopped
680 ml crushed tomatoes (I used garlic & crushed tomato pasta sauce)
sprig fresh basil, rosemary, oregano or parsley; torn (I used basil)
1 tbsp. tomato paste
pinch of hot red pepper flakes or cayenne
salt & pepper to taste
4 eggs
enough grated cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella or other cheese to sprinkle over top

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F. Prepare all ingredients.

Step 2

In large cast iron skillet, fry chopped bacon until almost cooked.

Step 3

Add onion, poblano pepper, celery, and garlic and allow to soften slightly.

Step 4

Add tomato sauce and basil. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).

Step 5

Add tomato paste, hot pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Cook 5 minutes.

Step 6

Crack one egg into a ramekin or cup. Make a well in tomato mixture and add egg to well. Repeat with all eggs.

Step 7

Sprinkle entire surface with shredded cheese.

Step 8

Place skillet in hot oven for 5 minutes, or just long enough to set the eggs without cooking the yolk.

Step 9

Serve over toasted garlic bread, crusty rolls, or rice.

Recipe Type: Breakfast, Meals Tags: bacon, basil, bell, cheese, egg, eggs from hell, eggs in purgatory, garlic, jalapeno, onion, pepper, poblano Ingredients: bacon, basil, celery, cheddar cheese, cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, egg, garlic, green pepper, mushrooms, onion, parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, spinach, tomato

Recipe Comments

Comments (24)

posted by Ashley Perez on June 20, 2015
Oh wow, thank you for posting.
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 20, 2015
  You’re welcome, I hope you’ll try it – it’s addictive!!;)
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posted by Ashley Perez on June 21, 2015
looks so good
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 21, 2015
  Thanks Ashley.:)
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posted by Mai Tran on June 22, 2015
Love the name! Eggs from hell is certainly a great dish!
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 23, 2015
  Me too.:) It’s so tasty, you really must try it!
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posted by Starla B on June 22, 2015
Eggs from hell happen to be my absolute favorite. These sound absolutely delicious and look great!
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 23, 2015
  I’m hooked too! Thanks Starla.:)
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posted by Alina Conn on June 23, 2015
Have never tried these but will. Our family loves foods with a lot of spice and heat. These sound delicious!
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 23, 2015
  Let me know what you think, I am completely hooked. It’s so good. I love spicy foods too, the poblanos are not terribly hot, I’d go with jalapenos or habanero if you really want to spice it up!
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posted by Sean on June 23, 2015
These look absolutely delicious. I love that there is heat in the recipe.
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 23, 2015
  Thanks Sean, we love spicy foods at home – we have to really tone it down when we have guests though!:)
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posted by BILL HOFF on June 24, 2015
We are always looking for different ways to prepare bacon and eggs!!
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 27, 2015
  Let me know if you try it!
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posted by Sherry on June 25, 2015
These look really tasty even with the flames:-)
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 27, 2015
  Hahaha. The title just begged for flames in the picture lol!
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posted by Melissa S on June 25, 2015
These eggs look like a great weekend breakfast. I think my husband will love them.
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 27, 2015
  Thanks Melissa. Let me know if you try them.:)
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posted by Sean on June 26, 2015
Made these! They were a hit.
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- posted by YogurtHydro on June 27, 2015
  Oh good.:) So glad you enjoyed them Sean!
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posted by Linda Manns Linneman on June 30, 2015
This sounds so good. I just have to try this for my family. Thank you for sharing
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- posted by YogurtHydro on July 22, 2015
  Thanks Linda, let me know what you think!
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posted by Linda Manns Linneman on February 23, 2016
This sounds so good. I have never had anything like this before. I will give it a try. Thank you for sharing
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posted by clojo9372 on March 12, 2016
I want to eat this based on the name, ALONE. LOL! Thanks a lot for the recipe! :)
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