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Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe

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Easy Huevos Rancheros is a simple yet flavorful Mexican-inspired breakfast dish featuring warm corn tortillas filled with refried beans, topped with rich enchilada sauce, a perfectly cooked egg, and melted cheese. This quick recipe is perfect for a hearty morning meal or brunch, combining classic textures and savory flavors in a comforting baked preparation.

Ingredients

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Eggs and Tortillas

  • 5–6 eggs
  • 5–6 corn tortillas

Beans and Sauce

  • 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
  • 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce

Toppings and Seasoning

  • 1 cup shredded cheese (a combination of cotija and pepper jack recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the tostadas with beans and enchilada sauce.
  2. Toast Tortillas (Optional): For added flavor and texture, lightly toast the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or oven until slightly crisp but still pliable.
  3. Form Taco Shells: Arrange the tortillas in a skillet or oven-proof dish so they form a “taco” shape, standing upright or slightly curved to hold the fillings.
  4. Fill with Beans: Spoon a heaping amount of refried beans evenly into each tortilla, using the back of the spoon to spread and create a slight well or pool in the center.
  5. Add Enchilada Sauce: Pour the red enchilada sauce evenly over the refried beans, allowing some sauce to pool in the middle for richness and moisture.
  6. Bake Initial Layer: Place the skillet or dish into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
  7. Add Eggs: Remove from the oven and carefully crack one egg on top of each bean and sauce filled tortilla shell, positioning the egg in the center of the well.
  8. Top with Cheese and Bake Again: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over each taco, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes. Bake longer for firmer, fully cooked eggs or less time for runnier yolks.

Notes

  • For a crispy texture, lightly toast the tortillas before assembling.
  • Use your preferred type of cheese or blend to adjust flavor and spice level.
  • Adjust baking time based on how you like your eggs—shorter for runny yolks and longer for firm yolks.
  • Season the eggs with salt and pepper after cracking them on the tortillas for best flavor.
  • This recipe can be doubled or halved easily depending on the number of servings needed.

Keywords: Huevos Rancheros, Mexican Breakfast, baked eggs, refried beans, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, easy breakfast recipe

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