Galician stew (a hearty dish made with eggs, ham, and cheese)

Galician stew (a hearty dish made with eggs, ham, and cheese)

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Enjoy this delicious Galician dish, a stew of eggs, ham, and cheese, which is perfect for breakfast or dinner.

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“Cazuela Gallega” is a traditional Galician dish that combines egg, ham, and cheese. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$3.82 $3.82 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 8, 2026.

Ingredients

1 people
  • $0.70
  • $0.06
  • $0.12
  • $0.14
  • $2.79
  • $0.01

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place 3 sheets of aluminum foil (approximately 38 x 38 cm) in a bowl that is about 12 cm in diameter and 5 cm deep. Gently press the aluminum foil to give it the shape of the bowl. ≈ 3 min
  2. Spread the butter evenly over the inside of the aluminum pot. ≈ 4 min
  3. Place a slice of ham at the bottom of the baking dish. Cut the remaining slice into three strips. Cover the inside of the dish with aluminum foil, using each strip. ≈ 8 min
  4. Add both eggs to the bowl. ≈ 3 min
  5. Add the green peas, distributing them evenly over the egg. Be careful not to break the yolks. Add 1 tablespoon of the liquid from the can. ≈ 3 min
  6. Add a pinch of salt, then pour the ketchup sauce, making sure to distribute it evenly over the entire surface. ≈ 3 min
  7. Carefully remove the aluminum foil containing the filling. Cover with cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 205 °C for 30 minutes.

The bill

Galician stew (a hearty dish made with eggs, ham, and cheese)

  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • 2 tablespoons of green peas (canned green peas)$0.06
  • 2 tablespoons of ketchup$0.12
  • 1 tablespoon of butter$0.14
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese$2.79
  • salt$0.01

Total$3.82

that's $3.82 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 slices of ham
  • 2 tablespoons of green peas (canned green peas)
  • 2 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt

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