This Mexican Egg Bake with Beans and Cheese is made in individual sized ramekins and makes the perfect personal sized hot breakfast. With a refried bean mixture spread on the bottom, a layer of corn tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, and fresh salsa, this is a flavorful and satisfying breakfast or brunch option.
If you are looking for a delicious, impressive and filling morning meal, you will love these individual egg bakes. Each bite is packed with flavor, thanks to the refried bean mixture spread on the bottom and the fresh salsa piled on top! Make these when you have overnight guests, for meal prep or anytime you are looking for something a little different to start your day!
This is a great make-ahead breafast that you can prep on Sunday and enjoy throughout the week. Simply pop them in the microwave until they are heated through, top with some of the fresh salsa and sour cream and you are ready to go!
For more delicious breakfast ideas, try: Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns With Orange Zest, Fresh Strawberry Buttermilk Scones with Lemon Zest Glaze or Easy Apple Cider Pancakes.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- The fresh salsa. Fresh salsa made with tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, and fresh lime juice adds the most delicious and fresh flavor to this recipe. You will add some to the tops before baking and then can serve with more for topping before eating!
- It is personal sized. This recipe is baked in four individual ramekins, making them the perfect individually sized breakfast. This also makes it great for meal prep. Make these on the weekend and warm up throughout the week for breakfast.
- It is filling. The beans, eggs and tortillas help to fill you up and fuel your day. Serve these egg bakes with some fresh fruit and you have a complete meal!
Ingredients Needed
Here are notes about some of the ingredients needed to make this easy recipe. All ingredients can be found at your local grocery store or at an online retailer, like Amazon.
- Tomato
- Red onion
- Cilantro
- Jalapeño: Use fresh jalapeño with the seeds and ribs removed. For added heat, leave the seeds and ribs in!
- Salt & black pepper
- Lime juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor. You will use this in the salsa and in the bean mixture.
- Garlic: Use garlic in the salsa and the bean mixture. Fresh garlic cloves are always going to have the best flavor but bottled minced garlic is great for convenience.
- Refried beans: I prefer to use regular refried pinto beans, but you could use refried black beans or mashed beans in place of the refried.
- Cumin
- Milk: Feel free to use your preferred kind of milk.
- Eggs
- Green onions
- Tortillas: Corn tortillas provide the best flavor in this dish, but flour tortillas or crushed up tortilla chips would be a great alternative.
- Cheese: I like to use sharp cheddar cheese, but shredded pepper jack cheese, Mexican blend, or Monterey jack would work great too.
- Sour cream: Serve with sour cream and fresh salsa. To reduce a few calories, substitute the sour cream for greek yogurt.
Step by Step Instructions
Here is how to make this great dish. You will need four large ramekins and a baking sheet for this recipe. For the full ingredient list and instructions, see the recipe card below.
STEP 1: In a medium sized bowl, combine all of the salsa ingredients. Stir well and set aside.
STEP 2: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray four ramekins with cooking spray and place them on a baking sheet.
STEP 3: In a small bowl, combine the beans, lime juice, garlic, and cumin. Stir well to combine.
STEP 4: Divide the bean mixture between the four ramekins and spread in an even layer to cover the bottom.
STEP 5: Cut the tortillas in half and then into ½-inch strips. Divide the tortilla strips between the four ramekins and then top with the shredded cheese.
STEP 6: In a large bowl, combine the eggs and milk. Whisk until fully combined. Add the green onions, salt and pepper. Divide the mixture between each of the ramekins by carefully pouring it into each one.
STEP 7: Tops each ramekin with a spoonful of the fresh salsa.
STEP 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 33-35 minutes or until the eggs are set. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, fresh salsa and cilantro as a garnish.
Expert Tips
Here are some tips for making this egg cups perfectly each time.
- Prepare the salsa in advance. The fresh salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To use the entire can of refried beans, double the recipe and make enough to have leftovers all week!
- Serve with hot sauce for extra heat and flavor.
- Feel free to add in any addtional veggies or seasonings to your salsa that you have on hand. Some good choices may be bell peppers, green chilies, or ground cumin.
- Serve these egg bakes alongside some hash browns or breakfast potatoes.
FAQ
Yes. If you would rather skip the step of making fresh salsa, feel free to use store bought bottled or fresh salsa.
Yes. If you would like to make this without beans, just skip that step and have the bottom layer be the tortilla strips.
Sure. If you wanted to you could prepare the salsa and other ingredients the night before and assemble and bake in the morning. Leftover egg bakes are easily warmed up and just as delicious!
Yes. If you would like to make this as one larger egg bake, simple assemble in a square 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking dish. Note that the cooking time may vary, so just keep an eye on it and once the eggs are set in the center, you should be good to go!
Storing and Freezing
Store leftovers covered tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store salsa covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Recipe
Mexican Egg Bake with Beans and Cheese
Ingredients
For the Fresh Salsa:
- 1 cup tomato, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Egg Bake:
- 1 cup refried beans
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4 corn tortillas
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
For the Salsa:
- In a medium sized bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the salsa and set aside.1 cup tomato, chopped, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, Juice of 1 lime
For the Egg Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray four large ramekins with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the refried beans, garlic, cumin, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.1 cup refried beans, ½ teaspoon garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, Juice of 1 lime
- Divide the bean mixture among the four ramekins and spread in an even layer to cover the bottoms.
- Cut each tortilla in half and then into ½-inch strips. Divdie the strips among the four ramekins and then top with the shredded cheese.4 corn tortillas, ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until fully combined. Add the salt, black pepper and green onions. Whisk until combined.6 large eggs, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ cup chopped green onion
- Carefully divide the egg mixture among the four ramekins. Top each one with a spoonful of the fresh salsa.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 33-35 minutes or until the eggs are set. Top with fresh salsa, sour cream and cilantro as a garnish, if desired.Sour cream, for serving
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Nutrition Information
Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.
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