Mexican Egg Nachos (Printable)
Crispy chips with spiced beans, baked eggs, melted cheese, fresh salsa and creamy avocado toppings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
→ Beans
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 14 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 2/3 cup tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
→ Eggs & Cheese
10 - 4 large eggs
11 - 1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
12 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
13 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
14 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
15 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
18 - Lime wedges, to serve
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in black beans and tomato passata. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, mashing some beans with the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly in a large ovenproof dish or cast iron skillet. Spoon bean mixture over the chips.
05 - Make 4 small wells in the beans and chips and carefully crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny.
07 - Meanwhile, toss cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and jalapeño with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt.
08 - Remove nachos from oven. Top with avocado slices, tomato salsa, cilantro, and dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The runny yolks create this incredible rich sauce when you break them over the cheesy chips
- Everything cooks in one pan so you spend more time with people and less time at the sink
- The contrast between warm spiced beans and cool fresh toppings is absolute perfection
02 -
- The baking time is crucial because overcooked yolks completely change the texture and experience
- Room temperature eggs prevent the shock of cold hitting hot beans which can cause uneven cooking
- Letting the bean mixture thicken properly means your chips stay crisp instead of getting soggy
03 -
- Create slightly deeper wells than you think necessary because the eggs spread while baking
- Grate your cheese from a block since pre shredded cheese has anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting