Description
Hearty huevos rancheros casserole brings Mexican breakfast traditions to family tables with layered tortillas, eggs, and spicy salsa. Zesty flavors and simple preparation make this dish a crowd-pleasing weekend comfort meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 14 corn tostadas
- 8 oz (226 g) pre-shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups salsa
- 1 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tsps reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Chopped avocado
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C) and select a 13×9-inch baking dish for this culinary adventure.
- Create Flavor Foundation: Whisk salsa and taco seasoning into a robust sauce, then spread evenly across the baking dish’s base, creating a zesty canvas.
- Layer Composition: Construct alternating strata of tostadas, pinto beans, scallions, and shredded cheese, breaking tostadas to ensure complete coverage and maximizing flavor complexity.
- Egg Integration: Strategically create small salsa wells, gently crack eggs into each indentation, and season with salt and black pepper for enhanced taste profile.
- Baking Technique: Seal the casserole with aluminum foil, then bake for 35-45 minutes, watching for perfectly set egg whites while maintaining luxurious, runny yolks.
- Finishing Touch: Once removed from the oven, allow brief resting time, then embellish with vibrant diced avocado and fresh cilantro, transforming the dish into a visually stunning masterpiece ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Assemble the entire casserole up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, which allows flavors to meld and simplifies morning cooking.
- Egg Doneness Control: Check eggs at 35 minutes to prevent overcooking; yolks should remain slightly runny for authentic rancheros experience.
- Tostada Selection Tip: Use thick, crispy tostadas that won’t become soggy when layered with beans and salsa to maintain structural integrity.
- Cheese Variety Hack: Experiment with different Mexican cheeses like queso fresco or Monterey Jack for unique flavor profiles and authentic texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg