Spanish Broken Eggs with Potatoes

Golden potatoes, Serrano ham and eggs with creamy yolks. A simple, irresistible Spanish classic, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients — Serves 4

• 4 eggs

• 600 g potatoes

• 100 g Serrano or Ibérico ham

• Olive oil

• Salt

• Black pepper (optional)

Method

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips or irregular slices, depending on your preference.

2. Heat plenty of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the potatoes over a medium heat until tender on the inside.

3. Increase the heat slightly during the last few minutes to make them golden and crispy on the outside.

4. Remove the potatoes, drain well and arrange them on a serving platter. Season with a pinch of salt.

5. Fry the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks remain soft and creamy.

6. Place the freshly fried eggs on top of the potatoes.

7. Arrange the slices of ham over the dish, allowing them to warm slightly from the heat of the eggs and potatoes.

8. Just before serving, break the yolks and gently mix them with the potatoes and ham.

💡 Tip

The secret is to serve this dish immediately. When you break the eggs, the rich, creamy yolks coat the potatoes and blend with the ham, creating the signature texture of this traditional Spanish dish.

Time: 35 min · Difficulty: Easy · Servings: 4