Who says nachos can't be for breakfast? Not us, that's for sure! These breakfast nachos are layered with everyone's favourite filling breakfast item - eggs. They're then loaded with black beans for an added protein boost, a little melted cheese, salsa and guacamole. It's basically classic nachos, but breakfastised (that is totally a word now).
If you are stuck in a breakfast rut, then this is going to pull you straight out of it. Move aside pancakes and waffles (actually, please don't, we still love you) and hello nachos. We would would eat Mexican for breakfast, lunch and dinner if we could and this recipe is getting us one step closer to realising that dream.
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Why should you try it?
- A fun and filling breakfast
- Great for feeding a crowd
- Easy to adapt
- Can pack with vegetables
- Quick and easy to make
Step by step
One: In a large bowl, crack in the eggs and add the salt, pepper and milk and whisk.
Two: Heat a little butter in a pan on a gentle heat and add the eggs. Gently cook, stirring constantly for a couple of minutes until the eggs are scrambled. Set aside.
Three: Put the tortilla chips in an ovenproof dish and then top with the cooked eggs, half the salsa and cheese and put in the oven at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for around 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
Four: Meanwhile, put the avocado flesh in a bowl with the chipotle, lime juice and coriander and mash until desired consistency. Spoon on top of cooked nachos with the rest of the salsa and serve.
What to include
As these are breakfast nachos, eggs are the star here. We have added some beans and cheese and then salsa and guac because they just wouldn't be nachos without them. But, these are easy to adapt with other breakfast items.
You could add cooked chopped bacon and sausages, or use vegetarian versions. You could add mushrooms, hash browns or home fries.
Give these nachos a green boost by mixing some spinach in to the eggs.
Are they healthy?
These nachos are loaded with healthy fats from the avocado and eggs. Not only are eggs a fantastic source of protein, but they are full of healthy monounsaturated fats. More than half the protein is found in the egg white, along with vitamin B2, D, iron and zinc. However, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty of nutrients in the yolk too! Not just healthy fats, but the yolk contains vitamins A, E and K.
FAQs
We wouldn't recommend reheating these nachos, but luckily these only take a few minutes to put together, so try to make them from fresh.
Extra tips
- Use a mature cheddar, as the stronger flavour means that you can use less of it.
- Give these nachos a green boost by cooking some spinach in to the scrambled eggs.
- You could add cooked bacon and sausage to them too.
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Recipe
Breakfast Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 bag of low salt tortilla chips (or you can make your own)
- 4 medium eggs
- 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 12 tablespoon homemade salsa (heaped)
- 400 g black beans, canned, drained
- 60 g mature cheddar, grated
- 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoon chipotle en adobo
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 1 handful coriander (cilantro)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, crack in the eggs and add the salt, pepper and milk and whisk.
- Heat a little butter in a pan on a gentle heat and add the eggs. Gently cook, stiring constantly for a couple of minutes until the eggs are scrambled. Set aside.
- Put the tortilla chips in an ovenproof dish and then top with the cooked eggs, half the salsa and cheese and put in the oven at 190°C for around 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Meanwhile, put the avocado flesh in a bowl with the chipotle, lime juice and coriander and mash until desired consistency. Spoon on top of cooked nachos with the rest of the salsa and serve.
Hannah
Had some breakfast tacos yesterday and they were delicious! Will try yours soon for sure :P
Eshu
I think will a best breakfast. i will try
Rebecca Smith
Blimey! I love nachos to have them for breakfast I'd need to lay in until 10am at the very least...my tummy can only cope with a cuppa tea some mornings! Oh well, a lay in it is then!!
Ashleigh Dougherty
Oh WOW, what an amazing dish to have for breakfast! Will be trying this for sure :)
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Gosh Nachos for breakfast?
Ha ha, Lynne would love love this!
Pinning for later. :-)
Chloe Ciliberto
Ohhhh I love nachos. We love these when we're watching films. I probably couldn't do it for breakfast! :D A great recipe!
Luci
Delicious. I love nachos but I would have never thought of eating them for breakfast.
Tabitha
What a unique recipe! Definitely one to try - with scrambled eggs on top, it sounds like this would go brilliantly with a sprinkling of dill. Like you say, eggs are so incredibly nutritional it's amazing they aren't incorporated into more hangover-busting meals!
Derek | Dad With A Pan
This is my favorite way to do nachos. Black beans were meant for nachos!!
Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated
Nachos for breakfast?! Yes please!! I love how you've dolloped the salsa and guacamole on different parts, instead of throwing it all on top like you see on most sites. Definitely going to be trying this asap!
Christine
This looks like a party in the morning! :-)
Amy | The Cook Report
This is an amazing idea! I love nachos and would love to eat them for breakfast
Lynne Harper
We are massive nacho fans in my house. Such a great recipe plus they look delicious mmmm x
Lisa Bynum
My first nacho experience sucked too! They were the kind you get at a high school football game. The cheese wasn't real cheese -- more like glue (my first kiss wasn't much better!) Thankfully, I also gave nachos another try. I've never thought of trying them with eggs. What a great idea!
Kristina
we are the same - we like to make a... more involved breakfast on the weekends. :)
these photos are stunning, and I LOVE the breakfast nacho idea!
Lucy | Real Mum Reviews
Oh my goodness these look absolutely amazing!!! Would definitely earn me some brownie points with the other half!
Stephanie
wow I would have never thought of creating breakfast natchos! I think I would love to have a go at these
Catherine Brown
Mmmmm, and why not nachos for breakfast?? I love it that breakfast is taking on more savory options!
Azlin Bloor
Looks good to me! That is one awesome plate of nachos, and you're right, nachos for breakfast? Absolutely! I just love the scrambled eggs on the nachos!