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Mexican Eggs





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
25 mins

Like a bacon version of huevos rancheros: Try this Mexican Egg recipe for an easy weeknight meal or a hearty breakfast.

Mexican Eggs




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
 4 slices bacon, chopped
 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles
 4 large eggs
 1/2 cup shredded jack cheese
 1/4 cup chopped green onions
 1 medium tomato, chopped
 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
 1 avocado, chopped
  Warm corn tortillas
Step 1
1

Brown bacon in a 12-in. frying pan. Drain on a paper towel, leaving 1 tbsp. bacon fat in pan. Cook beans and chiles in the pan over medium heat, stirring often, until simmering.

Step 2
2

Make 4 wells in beans with a spoon and crack an egg into each. Cook, covered, just until eggs set, about 4 minutes. Top with cheese, green onions, tomato, cilantro, avocado, and reserved bacon. Serve with tortillas.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g30%

Saturated Fat 7.8g39%
Cholesterol 238mg80%
Sodium 834mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%

Dietary Fiber 9.7g35%
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.