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Huevos Rancheros is a popular Mexican dish of fried or poached eggs served on a tortilla with a spicy tomato sauce. Here's the recipe to make them at home! | What a Girl Eats
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Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros are an easy breakfast idea
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 636kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 4 large Eggs 2 per person
  • 2/3 cup salsa
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 3/4 cup Sharp cheddar shredded
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil (for frying the tortillas and eggs)
  • 4 corn tortillas 2 per person
  • 1 Tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno sliced (optional)
  • 1 green onion sliced

Instructions

  • Heat salsa, diced tomato and cilantro in a saucepan until hot. Keep warm while frying the tortillas and eggs.
  • Fry tortillas on a griddle or in a frying pan in a small amount of oil until lightly golden brown (about 20 seconds each side). Keep warm.
  • In a shallow frying pan, heat 2 Tablespoons oil until shimmering. Crack eggs into pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook just until bottoms set, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide the grated cheese between the 4 eggs and cover frying pan allowing the eggs to continue cooking, about 2 more minutes for soft yolks.
  • Transfer each egg onto the warm tortillas and top each egg with warm salsa.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos and green onions if desired.

Notes

Recipe is for 2 eggs per person.
Use about 1/3 cup salsa per serving.
Recipe can easily be doubled.
Jarred or fresh salsa can be used, although the quality of the recipe will depend on the quality of the ingredients.
Any cheese can be used. Suggested cheeses are: cotija, a traditional Mexican cheese, Monterey Jack or pepper jack, sharp or mild cheddar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 372mg | Sodium: 1027mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1978IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 435mg | Iron: 3mg