Huevos Rancheros (Rancher’s Eggs)

Huevos Rancheros, (Rancher’s Eggs) is a popular breakfast dish consisting of sunny side-up eggs served in the style of the traditional large mid-morning fare on rural Mexican farms.

What you should know…

The basic dish is composed of fried eggs served on lightly fried corn tortillas topped with salsa.

Mexican-style rice is a common accompaniment.

Huevos Rancheros is typically garnished with fresh ingredients such as avocado, diced tomato, cilantro and cheese.

Huevos Rancheros is not just a breakfast dish…you can have it any time of the day.

What if I don’t like sunny side-up eggs?

No problem! Simply flip them over and cook until they are set the way you like them. You can even use scrambled eggs!

Huevos Rancheros (Rancher’s Eggs)

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Huevos Rancheros (Rancher’s Eggs) is a popular breakfast dish consisting of sunny side-up eggs served in the style of the traditional large mid-morning fare on rural Mexican farms.

• Author: Linda Jolly
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast & Brunch
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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• Carne Adovada (optional)
• 4 corn tortillas
• 2 or 3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
• 4 eggs
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup red or green chile salsa
• 1/2 cup shredded white or longhorn cheese

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Instructions

1. Reheat previously-made Carne Adovada, if using, or heat the refried beans.
2. Heat oil in a skillet large enough to hold a corn tortilla. Fry each tortilla tender-crisp, about 30 seconds per side.
3. Drain each and spoon Carne Adovada or refried beans over the top.
4. Discard all but a trace of any remaining oil in the skillet, and reduce heat to warm.
5. Have the shelled eggs ready to slip into pan without breaking yolks. Cook only until whites are set, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Quickly place 1 egg per tortilla and keep warm while quickly heating salsa in the same skillet. Pour salsa over eggs. Top with cheese, which will melt as eggs are served.
7. Serve with hot refried beans and Mexican-style rice.

Notes

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