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Spice Up Your Brunch Routine with Huevos Rancheros Tostadas

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I have fond memories of “Mexican Breakfast” Saturday mornings with Dad. We’d make this “enchilada” sauce that was tomato sauce with a bunch of spices thrown in and it tasted amazing. I loved it. I have since expanded my repertoire and made some actual enchilada sauce. There’s a red recipe in the works.

The hubs doesn’t quite share my passion for egg based southwest dishes, but he tolerates them when I throw them on the menu every now and then. I’ve made a chilaquiles that was tangy from all the tomatillos. I’ve also made a chilaquiles hash that I LOVED. It was so good. I’ll have to make that again. Chilaquiles are delicious, so easy to make, and use up leftover salsa and chips.

 

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What are tostadas?

 

Tostadas are crispy fried or toasted tortillas that serve as a base for a variety of toppings. These crunchy platforms provide the perfect foundation for bold and vibrant flavors. They’re the perfect platform for these huevos rancheros. They will soon become a popular choice for deliciously fun brunch menu item.

 

What are huevos rancheros?

 

Huevos rancheros is a classic Mexican dish that translates to “ranch-style eggs.” They typically consist of fried eggs served on a tortilla smothered in a rich tomato and chili sauce. Huevos Rancheros are often topped with cheese, avocado, and cilantro, adding layers of flavor and texture to the dish.

 
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So, instead of a plain tortilla, I’ve used a crispy tostada as the platform for this classic Mexican breakfast. You can understand why. It adds crunch and extra flavor. Besides, I love a crispy corn tortilla so it’s a no brainer that I put huevos rancheros on top.


How do you make huevos rancheros tostadas?

 

You start with the sauce. That takes the longest. You sauté the shallots, garlic, and jalapenos then stir in the tomatoes, lime juice, and spices and let the whole thing simmer for about 7 to 10 minutes. You want the sauce to thicken so the juices need to reduce. After it’s good and thick, you put it in the blender and pulse it a few times. You want some chunks in there so don’t process it completely.

 
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Yes, there are store bought tostadas, but I really like to make them myself. It gives me the versatility to have soft corn tortillas for delicious tacos or toast them up and make tostadas. To make tostadas for your huevos rancheros you need to toast them until they’re crispy. Sometimes I put them in the oven to toast up and sometimes I crisp them up in a pan with a little oil. For these tostadas, I crisped them up in the oven while the sauce was simmering away.

 

I made my own “refried” beans. Since I didn’t want whole beans on the bottom layer, I mashed them up a bit with a fork. Mine were a little thick, so I added some of the tomato sauce to make them easier to smash.

 
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Now, you want to cook your eggs. If you know me at all, you know I want my eggs well done. The hubs loves his over easy or sunny side up. I cannot stand the runny yolk. I can do a jammy yolk, but not a runny one. It just makes me cringe. I was scarred by a 60 Minutes show on chickens. Don’t ask.

 

How do you assemble huevos rancheros tostadas?

 

You start by spreading a layer of the bean mixture onto each crispy tostada. This will serve as a flavorful base for the rest of the toppings. I topped that with another tostada that I drizzled with some of the homemade sauce. The eggs go on top of that. Then there’s more sauce and finally some cheese.

 
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The choice of cheese depends on what happens next. If you have a melty cheese like cheddar, then you might want to broil the tostadas until the cheese is melty and delicious. But this might alter the runniness of the yolk. So, keep that in mind. I opted for queso fresco. If you can’t find that, then feta is a good substitute. I like the salty and briny flavor this cheese brings to the plate.

 

You can garnish your huevos rancheros tostadas with some green onion or cilantro, if you like that stuff. I do not. Also, a drizzle of some lime juice on top would really set the stage adding a brightness to all the flavors. You can garnish with some lime wedges and let your brunch guests drizzle as much or as little lime juice as they want.

 
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How can you add extra flavor to these huevos rancheros tostadas?

 

This recipe is packed with flavor already, but there’s always room for more. Try adding in some bacon or even some Mexican chorizo. Both of those would elevate this tostada into a more hearty and flavorful brunch dish. Maybe some pork carnitas on top! That would be delicious.

 

Try garnishing them with sliced avocado or even some pickled jalapenos. Sliced black olives would good, too. Or for added crunch try some of the crispy tostadas crumbled on top or chicharrónes! Finally, a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce would be good, too.

 
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Make a tostada bar for brunch

 

The sauce can be kept warm in one of those little slow cookers they use for dips. The eggs would be best made to order, of course. You can make the crispy tostadas ahead of time along with the mashed beans.

 

You can have all the toppings out like chorizo, bacon, chicharrones, cilantro, etc. There could be a couple of choices for the beans like black beans, pinto beans, or even some red beans. And an array of cheeses! Queso fresco, cheddar, pepper jack, or even some cotija cheese. And you have the broiler set if people want to melt their cheese! A perfect brunch bar and tasty treat for your friends and family.

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Yield: 4 servings

Huevos Rancheros Tostadas

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Spice up your breakfast with Huevos Rancheros Tostadas! A delicious twist on the classic breakfast dish that will make your taste buds dance.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained juice reserved
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 14 ounces canned pinto beans
  • 8 large eggs
  • 16 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup queso fresco

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and jalapeno and sauté until tender; about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, lime juice, and spices. Simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until the juice has reduced by 1/3.
  4. While the sauce is simmering, place the tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly spray each tortilla with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 5 minutes. Flip each tortilla and lightly spray the other side with cooking spray. Bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the tortillas are lightly browned and crisp.
  5. Place the pinto beans in a bowl and mash coarsely with a potato masher until smooth. Add some of the tomato mixture, if needed, to make them easier to mash.
  6. Once the sauce has thickened, carefully place the mixture in a food processor or blender and process until blended but still slightly chunky. Set aside.
  7. Fry the eggs to your desired yolk consistency (I like mine well done). Place two tortillas on each of four plates. Spread the bean mixture on top of each tortilla, sprinkle with some cheese, and top with another tortilla.
  8. Drizzle some of the tomato mixture on top of the stack, top with an egg, more sauce, and then more cheese. If you’d like, you can broil the plates until the cheese is melted, but remember that this might cause your eggs to be more done than anticipated. If you chose to broil your dishes, make sure to remove your eggs just before they’re cooked to your liking. Serve with chips and sauce or queso.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 638Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 393mgSodium 1010mgCarbohydrates 85gFiber 17gSugar 19gProtein 32g

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  1. My daughter gifted me many cans of refried beans which were too old to donate. I just realized this would be a perfect way to use them up!

    1. We eat a lot of eggs for dinner with the #MeatlessMonday thing we’re doing. They’re so good! The hubs does the runny yolk thing. I saw a 60 minutes thing about chickens and eggs and have not been able to eat a runny yolk since then.

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