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).
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.
Want more nacho recipes? Try our quick Air Fryer Nachos, delicious Loaded Chicken Nachos or our filling Black Bean Nachos.
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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
Prep: Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5.
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 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 into 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.
Read more about the health benefits of eggs.
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 into the scrambled eggs.
• You could add cooked bacon and sausage to them too.
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Recipe
Breakfast Nachos
Ingredients
- 180 g (6.5 oz) Tortilla chips - low salt
- 4 Eggs
- 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Whole milk
- 0.5 tablespoon Butter
- 6 tablespoon Salsa - (heaped)
- 6 tablespoon Salsa
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5.
- In a large bowl, crack in 4 Eggs and add 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and 1 tablespoon Whole milk. Whisk well.
- Heat 0.5 tablespoon 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.
- Put 180 g Tortilla chips in an ovenproof dish and then top with the cooked eggs, 400 g Black beans, 6 tablespoon Salsa and 60 g Mature cheddar and put into the oven for around 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Meanwhile, put 2 Avocado into a bowl with 2 tablespoon Chipotle en adobo, juice of 1 Lime and 1 handful Fresh coriander (cilantro) and mash until desired consistency.
- Spoon on top of cooked nachos with 6 tablespoon Salsa and serve.
Nutritional Information
The 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.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Haley D. Williams says
The amount of times I have ordered avocado the morning after drinking and said "these are my healthy fats" is countless Next time I'll have to make these breakfast nachos! (By the way, love the platter!)
Leta says
This looks good, but I'm not sure I could face it for breakfast! Something simpler and plainer, usually vaguely sweet with fruit, is my choice. I know lots of people do love eggs in the morning though.
Kavey Favelle says
Never in a million years would I have thought of pairing eggs and nachos but I LOVE this idea, genuinely it's brilliant. I am sending this to Pete to encourage him to make it for us!!
Sapna says
I make this very often, with Salsa and corn kernels and never satisfied with one serving. I'm going to try this recipe soon as it is very tempting :)
Kara says
I think my kids would beg for this everyday if I made it for them. Beats toast and cereal, thats for sure
Dahn says
I love, love, love this!! I have done this a few times and it is such a great breakfast. My biggest problem is that I can't stop eating it.. so good!
Emma says
Oh my goodness I LOVE nachos... these look delicious! I'll have to make some.
Kate | Veggie Desserts says
Breakfastised (yup, lets make that a word) nachos sound absolutely amazing!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
My husband would absolutely flip for this plate of delicious breakfast nachos. What a terrific recipe and great way to start the day!
Ginny says
These are a perfect breakfast and i's like starting the day with a party!
Jagruti says
Having nachos always reminds me of my visit to the cinemas because every time we purchase nachos there. Yours have given me a craving for some right now
lauren says
Breakfast nachos is such a brilliant idea! Looks amazing!
Holly - Little Pickle's Mom says
THIS LOOKS AMAZING! Who'd have thought of nachos for breakfast? Even better than you can do it camping - will definitely be trying that!
Jon says
Nachos are one of my favourite foods so I am all over this recipe if it gives me the chance to have them at breakfast!
Caroline says
I'm going to make these for my boys at the weekend. They love Mexican food.