Better-Than-The-Other Huevos Rancheros

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Better-Than-The-Other Huevos Rancheros
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 23, 2023

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup cooked black beans
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 5 minutes.
  3. Spread 1/4 cup of salsa in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Place the tortillas on top of the salsa.
  4. Divide the beans among the tortillas, spreading them evenly.Top with the eggs and sprinkle with the cheese.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with remaining salsa.

Interesting Facts

  • Huevos rancheros is a Mexican dish made with eggs, salsa, beans, cheese, and tortillas.
  • The dish was first created by Mexican cowboys, or vaqueros, who ate it for breakfast.
  • The traditional Mexican version of the dish is made with fried eggs and served with refried beans, but this version is lighter and just as delicious.