Mexican Egg Nachos (Printable)

Crispy chips with melted cheese, sunny-side eggs, avocado, and fresh toppings for a festive breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips

→ Eggs

02 - 4 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Toppings

03 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
04 - 1 medium tomato, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
07 - 2 oz pickled jalapeños, sliced
08 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
09 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ Cheese

10 - 3.5 oz shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

→ Salsa

11 - 5 oz fresh tomato salsa

→ Other

12 - 1/3 cup sour cream
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F for melting the cheese.
02 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large, oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
03 - Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chips.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook sunny-side up until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Remove the nachos from the oven. Top evenly with diced tomato, red onion, avocado, fresh cilantro, and pickled jalapeños.
07 - Gently place one cooked egg on each portion of nachos.
08 - Drizzle with salsa and dollops of sour cream.
09 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The runny yolks create a rich sauce that ties everything together beautifully
  • It comes together faster than you can set the table and looks impressive without any real effort
  • The combination of hot cheesy chips and cool fresh toppings is pure breakfast magic
02 -
  • Work quickly once the nachos come out of the oven so the cheese stays molten and the eggs stay warm
  • The runny yolks are intentional and act as a rich sauce so do not overcook the eggs
  • Assembly matters so place toppings evenly to ensure every bite gets a bit of everything
03 -
  • Use a baking sheet with raised edges to prevent any cheese from dripping onto your oven floor
  • Let the platter sit for just one minute after topping so the eggs set slightly but yolks remain runny
  • Squeeze fresh lime right before serving to wake up all the flavors and prevent the avocado from browning

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