Huevos a la Mexicana (or Mexican-style eggs) is one of the easiest breakfast recipes.
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It’s a window into the sunny mornings 🌞 at my mom’s kitchen, where the sizzle of the skillet pulled us (my older brother and I) out of bed to kickstart the day.
A classic breakfast dish that represents the colors of the Mexican flag through its ingredients: green jalapeños, white onions, and red tomatoes.
Served with frijoles de la olla and molcajete salsa, simply delicious!
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- Oil
- Jalapeño peppers
- Tomato diced
- White Onion diced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Ground Cumin
- Large Eggs
While jalapeños add a traditional kick to the dish, you can replace them with milder green bell peppers, or leave them out altogether. If you want it spicier, use chile serrano and leave the seeds in.
Variations
Not traditional, but adding cheese 🧀 can bring an extra layer of flavor. You can sprinkle some shredded Monterey Jack cheese, Queso Fresco, or sprinkle Queso Cotija.
Some people like adding chorizo, ham, bacon, hot dog slices, etc. You can also add other veggies like green onions, mushrooms, or corn to make it even more hearty.
Nutrition Information:
This egg dish 🍳 is a high-protein, low-carb dish rich in essential nutrients. The eggs provide protein and vitamins, while the veggies add fiber and antioxidants.
The benefits of eggs are enormous – high in Omega-3 to good source of protein and more!
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and a pinch of ground cumin.
How do I ensure my scrambled eggs are fluffy and not overcooked?
The trick to fluffy scrambled eggs is cooking them on low heat and stirring gently. Remove them from heat just before they look fully cooked as they will continue to cook with the residual heat.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
- Add the jalapeno, tomato, onion, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes at medium heat.
- Lower the heat, and add the whisked eggs to the pan.
- Stir frequently and gently until the beaten eggs are cooked.
“A la mexicana” means Mexican-style which typically means jalapenos, onion, and tomatoes. That is, the colors of the Mexican flag. 🇲🇽
Pro Tips
Don’t rush the sautéing. Allow the Roma tomatoes to release their juice and soften; it gives a beautiful depth to the dish.
Whisk the eggs just before adding them to the pan for the fluffiest results.
Serve with warm tortillas or bread for a hearty meal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Huevos a la Mexicana pairs well with warm tortillas, refried beans, avocado slices, or even grilled nopal. They’re also perfect for filling breakfast burritos or topping tostadas.
Fresh is best. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently in a pan when ready to serve.
Certainly! Feel free to experiment with different peppers to adjust the spice level or flavor. Jalapenos are usually interchangeable with serrano chile. Poblano peppers or serrano peppers can be great alternatives.
More Mexican Breakfast Recipes:
Huevos a la Mexicana captures the essence of Mexican breakfasts. 🍴 It’s a flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make recipe that brings the family together, turning ordinary mornings into delightful gatherings.
Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, and Cafe de Olla. Buen provecho!
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Huevos a la Mexicana
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 jalapeno finely diced
- 1 tomato diced
- ¼ onion diced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pinch Ground Cumin
- 6 eggs
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil.
- Add the jalapeno, tomato, onion, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir frequently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and pinch of ground cumin.
- Lower the heat, and add the eggs to the pan.
- Stir frequently and gently until the eggs are cooked.
- About 3-4 minutes.
- Serve with tortillas and salsa.
Ann
I love scrambled eggs! I have not tried this type of version before, but I am excited to give the recipe a try!
Maggie Unzueta
It’s so yummy! Hope you give this a try.
Jamie
I love Mexican dishes, and they look amazingly delicious! This dish looks yummy and very enticing! I’ll definitely make this at home! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Maggie Unzueta
Hope you make this recipe soon. I know you’ll enjoy it.
Amy Liu Dong
This is one of my favorites. It is so easy and so delicious. I can actually eat this any time of the day!
Maggie Unzueta
This is one of my favorites too. Glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Tabitha Bradley-Raines
This is definitely a recipe I can follow. Bacon and eggs are just a bonus.
Maggie Unzueta
I totally agree. This recipe is delicious. 🙂 Thank you for your comment.
Jennifer Morrison
This looks so delicious!!! I love the combination of bacon and eggs, and love that you added a new twist!
Nene
It looks delicious!!! I love anything with bacon so definitely a hit in my book
Kasey Ma
This looks amazing! Well I mean, anything with bacon does haha!
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Maggie U
Thank you. I think so too!
snita
Such a great recipe – looks fairly easy to put together – even for someone with limited kitchen skills like me!
Madi Rowan
Sounds delicious! Something the whole family would love too!
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Kerri
These looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.