Huevos Rancheros (Mexican Ranch-style Eggs) Improved
Submitted by sean
This is a simplified and improved one-skillet version of a perfectly balanced, easy to make Mexican classic, Huevos Rancheros.
YIELD
2 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
10 minREADY
20 minIngredients
Directions
This recipe can easily be doubled to make 4 servings.
Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Place the two corn tortillas on a baking sheet. Using cooking spray coat the corn tortillas on both sides evenly. Or alternatively brush both sides lightly with cooking oil.
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Season each tortilla lightly with salt and pepper.
Bake tortillas turning once half way through until just beginning to brown and crispy.
Meanwhile, heat the salsa in a small skillet until bubbly.
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Using a spoon make two depressions in the salsa for the eggs.
Carefully crack each egg into the depressions, keeping the eggs separated.
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Cover, reduce heat to a gentle simmer and allow the eggs to poach. About 5 minutes for perfect slightly creamy yolks or 7 minutes for solid yolks.
To plate:
Place each tortilla on a serving plate.
Using a spatula, gently lift out the egg and place on the center of the crispy tortilla. Season each egg with a small amount of salt and pepper.
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Spoon the salsa around the egg over the crispy corn tortilla.

Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.

Optionally server with Perfect Mexican Rice (prepared the day before and re-heated in the microwave) if desired. See recipe link below.







