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How To Make Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Huevos Rancheros is a layered dish featuring corn tortillas topped with refried beans, ranchero sauce, and sunny-side up eggs. The recipe also suggests optional toppings such as cotija cheese and cilantro, adding creaminess and freshness. The tortillas are softened or lightly fried to deliver a pliable or slightly crispy base, making this a filling and flavorful breakfast or brunch choice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
Servings
Calories:
335 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup refried beans or whole beans
- 3 corn tortillas 6-inches
- 1/2 cup ranchero sauce
- 3 egg large
- cotija cheese optional
- cilantro optional
Instructions
- Prepare refried or Mexican beans if making from scratch.
- Make ranchero sauce.
- Cook eggs sunny-side up.
- Soften corn tortillas on a skillet on medium-high heat. Warm for 15-20 seconds on each side of the tortilla or lightly fry in oil to soften or to crisp up. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble huevos rancheros
- Place prepared tortillas on a plate or platter. Top each tortilla with 1/4-1/2 cup of beans.
- Add 1/4 cup of ranchero sauce over the beans.
- Top beans with sunny side up egg.
- Top with cojita cheese, diced cilantro, avocado slices, creama or sour cream.
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Notes
- Prepare refried beans in advance or use canned beans for convenience.
- Make ranchero sauce fresh to capture its bright flavor; adjust spices to taste.
- Scale ingredients based on servings, typically one tortilla, one egg, 1/4 cup beans, and 1/4 cup sauce per person.
- When frying tortillas, drain excess oil on paper towels to avoid sogginess.
- The ranchero sauce can be blended smooth or left chunky per preference.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
920mg
(38%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.