Description
Start your morning with a bold and satisfying bite—Huevos Rancheros is the ultimate Mexican breakfast dish. With crispy tortillas, sunny-side-up eggs, smoky ranchero sauce, creamy avocado, and fresh toppings, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or colorful brunch idea. This easy recipe brings both comfort and flavor to your table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
4 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup ranchero sauce
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 avocado, sliced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the corn tortillas one at a time, cooking each side for about 30–45 seconds until golden and slightly crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
2. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set and yolks are still runny, about 2–3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. While eggs cook, heat the ranchero sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until simmering.
4. Place one crisped tortilla on each plate. Spoon about 1/4 cup of warm ranchero sauce over each tortilla. Gently place a fried egg on top.
5. Sprinkle with diced red onion, tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped cilantro. Add a few avocado slices to the side. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use a nonstick skillet for best egg texture.
Add beans underneath the sauce layer for more protein.
Swap queso fresco for feta or cotija if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: huevos rancheros, easy recipe, breakfast ideas, healthy snack, quick breakfast