Scrambled Huevos Rancheros
A fresh, light, and satisfying twist on the classic! A crispy corn tortilla is topped with melted cheese and perfectly soft scrambled eggs, then piled high with your favorite fresh toppings like salsa, avocado, and black beans.
Ingredients
- 1 corn tortilla
- 1 large egg
- Dash of milk about 1 teaspoon
- ¼ cup shredded cheese Monterey Jack, cheddar, or mozzarella
- Butter or cooking spray for the pan
Suggested Toppings:
- Salsa fresca see notes
- Warm spicy black beans see notes
- Diced or sliced avocado
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Scramble Egg: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a dash of milk until well combined.
- Warm Tortilla: Heat an 8 inch skillet over medium heat. Add a pat of butter or a spritz of cooking spray. Place the tortilla in the pan and warm for about 30 seconds per side, flipping once or twice, until it's hot and slightly crisp.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla. Let it melt for about 1 minute.
- Pour Eggs: Slowly pour the scrambled egg mixture onto the center of the tortilla. It will flow onto the pan around the edges.
- Cook Eggs: Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently push the cooked egg from the edges of the pan toward the center of the tortilla, allowing the raw egg to flow back out. Continue until most of the egg is set and on top of the tortilla.
- Flip and Finish: Use a large spatula to carefully flip the tortilla and egg over. Cook for about 20 seconds on the other side.
- Serve: Flip back onto a plate (egg side up). Immediately add your desired toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- To make salsa fresca: Combine 1 diced Roma tomato (or a handful of cherry tomatoes), ½ diced avocado, 1 tablespoon chopped red onion, 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño, 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice in a small bowl.
- To make spicy black beans: Warm about ½ cup of black beans with a spoonful of your favorite salsa.
- Make it Your Own: See blog post for endless topping and substitution ideas.
- Storage: This dish is best enjoyed fresh. Toppings can be prepped a day ahead.