Huevos Rancheros

August 31, 2011

Another breakfast turned dinner. It’s kinda my thing right now. Breakfast all day long. This dish is quick, flavorful, satisfying- exactly what I want to have up my sleeve for a rushed weeknight or a lazy weekend morning. And you know how I feel about anything served in a tortilla with salsa and cheese. If it happens to have a fried egg cooked right on top all the better. I almost felt silly writing out this recipe. It’s painfully simple to make (albeit possibly messy) and although I suggested a few choice toppings, you can add whatever you want to your huevos. (I’m considering avocado next go-around.) I found Smitten Kitchen’s detailed photos of the process helpful when it came to flipping the tortilla and egg. The hardest part is keeping your yolk in the skillet and off the wall.

Huevos Rancheros

INGREDIENTS

corn tortillas
sharp cheddar, shredded
eggs

black beans (or refried beans)
salsa fresca
cilantro, chopped
sour cream
hot sauce (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with cooking spray. Add a corn tortilla and cook until lightly browned on one side. Flip and sprinkle with cheese. Once the cheese has begun to melt, crack an egg over the center of the tortilla. Season the egg with salt and pepper. Cook until the whites have begun to set before carefully flipping the tortilla. Cook until the yolk is still runny or set (however you like your eggs). Remove from the heat and repeat. Serve toped with black beans, salsa fresca, cilantro, sour cream, and hot sauce (optional).

(Adapted from Smitten Kitchen)

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