Spam and Coffee Glazed Breakfast Skillet
What Started it all:
Spam, coffee
This unique and savory dish combines the salty goodness of Spam with the rich, bold flavor of coffee. It's a perfect breakfast or brunch option that will surprise and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of Spam, diced
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the brewed coffee, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces and thickens into a glaze (about 10-15 minutes). Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced Spam to the skillet and cook until it starts to brown and crisp up (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the Spam from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper.
- Cook until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized (about 5-7 minutes).
- Return the cooked Spam to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the coffee glaze over the Spam and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- In a separate non-stick pan, cook the eggs to your preference (scrambled, fried, or poached).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the Spam and coffee-glazed vegetables among four plates.
- Top each serving with a cooked egg.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
This Spam and Coffee Glazed Breakfast Skillet is a hearty and flavorful dish that's sure to become a favorite. The unexpected combination of Spam and coffee creates a rich, savory-sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the vegetables and eggs. Enjoy this dish with a strong cup of coffee for a breakfast that's truly unforgettable!