Quick Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Craving a flavorful breakfast or brunch that's ready in minutes? This Quick & Easy Huevos Rancheros recipe delivers! Customize your heat with mild, medium, or hot chunky salsa, and enjoy perfectly poached eggs atop warm tortillas, all topped with melted cheese. A simple, satisfying, and surprisingly speedy Mexican breakfast masterpiece!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 427.7 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Huevos Rancheros

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How to Make Quick Huevos Rancheros

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the salsa to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to form a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering salsa.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the salsa has thickened slightly (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat.
  5. Gently poach or fry the eggs to your liking. Aim for runny yolks.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or until heated through and slightly softened.
  7. Place a warmed tortilla on a baking sheet. Top with a generous spoonful of the thickened salsa, followed by two eggs. Sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with your favorite toppings (e.g., cilantro, avocado, sour cream).
  10. Serve immediately with optional refried beans or plantains on the side.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

81 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

22g

Carbs

17g