Mexican Huevos Rancheros Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
- 🥘 Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🍳 Cook Time: 35 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 4
📝 Description: Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this classic breakfast delight! Huevos Rancheros is a versatile egg dish that finds its place on every Mexican breakfast menu. This recipe boasts a symphony of flavors, combining tender eggs with zesty salsa, creamy cheese, and hearty refried beans. It’s a fiesta for your taste buds!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 corn tortillas
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tomato
- 1 whole green chili
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 4 tbsp cheddar cheese
🔪 Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Tortillas: In a skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Fry the corn tortillas one at a time for about 20 seconds, or until heated through but not crisp. Remove from the skillet and cut each tortilla in half. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic until tender and fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Chilies: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and whole green chilies. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Add the cumin and fresh cilantro to the mixture. Stir well.
- Incorporate the Mixture: Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet with the tomato mixture. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer the thickened sauce into an 8-inch baking dish. Arrange the halved tortillas along the inside edge of the dish.
- Crack the Eggs: Create four wells in the tomato mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the eggs are set but still slightly runny.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs and return the dish to the oven for an additional minute, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired. Serve hot with a side of refried beans and fresh salsa.
🍳 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 337.9
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1g
- Cholesterol: 233.8mg
- Sodium: 225.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.4g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Sugar: 8.3g
- Protein: 15.6g
Indulge in the savory goodness of Mexican Huevos Rancheros for a hearty and satisfying breakfast or brunch that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress!
