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Oven Baked Huevos Rancheros Cups

These Oven Baked Huevos Rancheros Cups are made by nesting cut corn tortillas into a cupcake pan, layering them with refried beans, cheese, and a cracked egg, and baking them until set before topping with a smoky ranchero sauce
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup prepared ranchero sauce https://lifebiteskitchen.com/super-easy-ranchero-sauce-recipe-using-canned-tomatoes/
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • avocado oil spray
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 12 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4-6 oz Mexican blend cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Prepared Ranchero sauce above

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  3. Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
  4. Cut each tortilla with kitchen shears from one end about 1.5" towards the middle. Repeat on the other side. So you should have two slits facing each other, but the middle is uncut. See picture.
  5. For each tortilla, use the slit to overlap the edge of the tortilla while placing it in a cup of the cupcake tin.
  6. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  7. Spray another layor of oil on top of the tortillas in the pan.
  8. Place a dollop of refried beans in each cup. I used a cookie measuring spoon.
  9. Flatten each dollop a bit so the beans rest in the bottom of each tortilla cup.
  10. Carefully crack an egg into each cup.
  11. Sprinkle each egg with salt and pepper and cheese.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until eggs are set.
  13. Gently scoop a fork under the cupcake liner to lift the huevos rancheros onto your plates for serving.
  14. Top each cup with prepared ranchero sauce.

Notes

Note: You can also pleat the tortillas instead of cutting them. I find the tortillas want to rip, but this will depend on the type of tortilla you use.
See my ranchero sauce recipe using canned tomatoes here. 

*Please consult your health professional for health and nutritional advice.

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