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Huevos Rancheros with a sunny side up fried egg sitting on a white plate
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5 from 4 votes

Huevos Rancheros

Wouldn't you like to sit down to this delicious and authentic Mexican breakfast of Huevos Rancheros? Whether you're feeding 2 or 20, I can promise this breakfast will bring smiles to your table!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 6 Mission corn tortillas
  • 1 pouch Isadora refried beans 15.2 ounces
  • 4 ounces Cacique queso fresco cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup Cacique crema
  • 1 cup salsa fresca homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup guacamole homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped for garnish

Salsa Fresca Recipe

  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro finely diced
  • 1 lime juice from lime
  • sea salt to taste

Guacamole Recipe

  • 2 avocado Hass variety, ripe
  • ¼ cup tomato diced
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro finely diced
  • 1 lime juice from lime
  • jalapeno or hot sauce to taste optional

Instructions

  • On a heated griddle warm both sides of the tortilla till they get a little toasted.  You can use butter, pan spray or a nonstick skillet to heat them.  Set aside till needed wrapped in a clean dish towel.
  • Heat refried beans in pan or microwave 
  • In a non-stick skillet fry the eggs to your cooking preference.  Use butter, pan spray to keep the egg from sticking.  

Salsa Fresca

  • In a mixing bowl add diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro and lime juice. Season with sea salt to taste. * If you like heat feel free to add some diced jalapeno or hot sauce.

Guacamole

  • Mash avocado with a potato masher or fork until you have the desired texture
  • Add the diced tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with sea salt to taste. *If you like heat feel free to add some diced jalapeno

Assembly

  • Place warmed tortilla on dish or serving platter
  • Top each tortilla with a 2-3tablespoon of refried beans
  • Place fried egg on top of the beans slightly off center to show the beans
  • Top egg with salsa fresca, Cacique queso fresco cheese, Cacique® crema and cilantro
  • Serve with your favorite hot sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1.4mg