Denver Scramble Tostada

Name: Denver Scramble Tostada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 12 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 tostada shells, warmed; Additional shredded cheddar cheese

My tostadas feature the ingredients of a classic Denver omelet: ham, cheddar and green pepper. I also make a zesty Mexican version with chorizo and pepper jack and a Reuben with corned beef and Swiss. —Joi Sinclair, Atchison, Kansas

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
12 large eggs, beaten
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 tostada shells, warmed
Additional shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion, pepper and salt; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add eggs, ham and cheese; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Serve over tostada shells; sprinkle with additional cheese.

Originally published as Denver Tostada Scramble in Breakfast & Brunch 2015 Bookazine