How to Make Quick and Easy Huevos Rancheros - A Step-by-Step Guide

Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast dish that is loved for its bold and vibrant flavors. The dish typically features fried eggs served on top of a corn tortilla, smothered in a spicy tomato-based sauce, and topped with a variety of toppings such as avocado, cheese, and cilantro. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick and easy breakfast any day of the week.

While traditional Huevos Rancheros can take some time and effort to prepare...

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Ingredients

  • 8 corn tostada shells
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ½ (8 ounce) jar salsa
  • 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
  • 8 eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Arrange tostada shells on a baking sheet. Spread a layer of refried beans onto each shell; sprinkle each shell with about 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese.
  • Combine chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, salsa, and 1 cup cilantro in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until warm, about 5 minutes.
  • Put black beans in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until warm, about 1 minute.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook each egg in the melted butter until white is firm and yolk is still together, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully place each cooked egg atop a tostada shell; sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake tostadas in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Place each tostada on a plate; top with salsa mixture and cilantro. Spoon black beans on the side.
  • Nutrition

    735 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 448mg
    • Sodium: 1744mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 574mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1020mg