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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Breakfast

    Breakfast Nachos

    Published: Sep 6, 2017 · Modified: May 24, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 59 Comments

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    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 are 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).

    A plate of nachos with a cup of coffee and pot of salsa.

    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 you will love them

    • 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.

    Nachos covered in black beans, salsa, guacamole and melted cheese.

    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 into the eggs.

    Someone taking a tortilla chip out of a big pile of nachos.

    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.

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    FAQs

    How to store nachos

    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.

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    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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    If you’ve tried this recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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    Recipe

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    Breakfast Nachos

    By: Dannii
    Who says nachos can't be for breakfast? Not us! These breakfast nachos are layered with eggs, beans, cheese and avocado.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 10 mins
    Total: 15 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 403kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 180 g (6.5 oz) Tortilla chips - low salt
    • 4 Eggs
    • 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Whole milk
    • 12 tablespoon Salsa - (heaped)
    • 400 g (2 cups) Black beans - canned, drained
    • 60 g (0.5 cups) Mature cheddar - grated
    • 2 Avocado
    • 2 tablespoon Chipotle en adobo
    • 1 Lime - (juice only)
    • 1 handful Fresh 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.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 1088mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 3.8mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Hannah

      October 01, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      Had some breakfast tacos yesterday and they were delicious! Will try yours soon for sure :P

      Reply
    2. Eshu

      September 16, 2017 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      I think will a best breakfast. i will try

      Reply
    3. Rebecca Smith

      September 12, 2017 at 11:35 pm

      5 stars
      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!!

      Reply
    4. Ashleigh Dougherty

      September 12, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Oh WOW, what an amazing dish to have for breakfast! Will be trying this for sure :)

      Reply
    5. [email protected]

      September 12, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Gosh Nachos for breakfast?

      Ha ha, Lynne would love love this!

      Pinning for later. :-)

      Reply
    6. Chloe Ciliberto

      September 12, 2017 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      Ohhhh I love nachos. We love these when we're watching films. I probably couldn't do it for breakfast! :D A great recipe!

      Reply
    7. Luci

      September 12, 2017 at 7:03 am

      Delicious. I love nachos but I would have never thought of eating them for breakfast.

      Reply
    8. Tabitha

      September 11, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    9. Derek | Dad With A Pan

      September 11, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite way to do nachos. Black beans were meant for nachos!!

      Reply
    10. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated

      September 11, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      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!

      Reply
    11. Christine

      September 11, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      This looks like a party in the morning! :-)

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    12. Amy | The Cook Report

      September 11, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is an amazing idea! I love nachos and would love to eat them for breakfast

      Reply
    13. Lynne Harper

      September 11, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      We are massive nacho fans in my house. Such a great recipe plus they look delicious mmmm x

      Reply
    14. Lisa Bynum

      September 11, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    15. Kristina

      September 11, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    16. Lucy | Real Mum Reviews

      September 11, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness these look absolutely amazing!!! Would definitely earn me some brownie points with the other half!

      Reply
    17. Stephanie

      September 11, 2017 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      wow I would have never thought of creating breakfast natchos! I think I would love to have a go at these

      Reply
    18. Catherine Brown

      September 10, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      Mmmmm, and why not nachos for breakfast?? I love it that breakfast is taking on more savory options!

      Reply
    19. Azlin Bloor

      September 10, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      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!

      Reply
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