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Mexicana Eggs

Here's how you make Mexicana Eggs
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 8m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning (or 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno peppers (or 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies)
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 4 fresh corn tortillas (or 4 tostadas)
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, queso blanco (or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated)
  • 1/2 cup ranchera sauce (or may use enchilada sauce or salsa)
  • 1 tablespoon lard or butter
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • Step 2: In a bowl, lightly beat eggs with adobo, pepper, jalapenos and sour cream.

  • Step 3: If using fresh corn tortillas, fry them in a shallow amount of lard or vegetable oil on both sides until they crisp up, then drain on paper toweling.

  • Step 4: Place 2 crispy tortillas on a baking sheet.

  • Step 5: In a small skillet, scramble the eggs in 1 tbsp lard until just lightly set.

  • Step 6: Divide eggs evenly among both tortillas.

  • Step 7: Top with remaining tortillas.

  • Step 8: Spoon 1/4 cup sauce onto the top of each stacked tortilla, and sprinkle with cheese.

  • Step 9: Bake stacked tortillas for 3-5 minutes at 400F or until cheese is melted and eggs are hot.

  • Step 10: Serve garnished with additional jalapenos or chilies, if desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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