Mexican Egg Bake with Beans and Cheese
This Mexican Egg Bake with Beans and Cheese is made in individual sized ramekins and makes the perfect personal sized 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.
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
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 18.6g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 299mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 5.9g | Sugar: 3.2g | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 3mg
Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.
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