Description
A sweet and savory twist on a classic breakfast, this caramelized Spam and eggs recipe features crispy Spam glazed in a brown sugar sauce, paired with soft scrambled or fried eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Spam (12 oz), sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or canola)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional, for scrambled eggs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Slice the Spam into even pieces about 1/4-inch thick.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the Spam slices and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to low and add brown sugar and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the Spam evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, allowing the sugar to caramelize and form a glaze on the Spam.
- Remove the Spam from the skillet and set aside.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with milk or cream, salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet (wiped clean if needed), scramble or fry the eggs to your preferred doneness.
- Serve the caramelized Spam over or beside the eggs. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve with rice if preferred.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- You can substitute soy sauce with teriyaki sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Use leftover rice to make it a complete meal, similar to a Hawaiian breakfast plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
