Description
Quick & Easy Huevos Rancheros is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish made with crispy tortillas, sunny-side-up eggs, and salsa. It’s customizable, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 corn tortillas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup salsa (mild or spicy, based on preference)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional, for topping)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the tortillas: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the corn tortillas for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Fry the eggs: In the same skillet, add oil and cook the eggs sunny side up or to your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the salsa: Heat the salsa in a saucepan or microwave until warm.
- Assemble the dish: Place each crispy tortilla on a plate. Top with a fried egg and spoon warm salsa over it. Add shredded cheese if desired.
- Add toppings: Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and lime wedges.
- Serve: Enjoy your Huevos Rancheros immediately with a side of beans, rice, or simply on its own!
Notes
- Cheese options: You can use cheddar, Monterey Jack, crumbled queso fresco, or cotija for the cheese topping.
- Spicy version: Add jalapeños or chili flakes for more heat.
- Meat version: Add cooked or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Vegetarian: Add sautéed bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
