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.
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Why you will love 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 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.
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.
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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.
Sarah (theparentingtrials)
Never would of thought pf hwving nachos for breakfast. This looks delicious though
DJT @ Thinking Thrifty
This looks incredible, and so easy too. Thanks for sharing!
Daniela
Wow. This looks amazing! Nachos are one of my favorite things in the world, but I've never made them for breakfast. After reading this post, I think it's time that I start. :)
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
With the eggs adding extra protein, the salsa, beans and avocado, these breakfast nachos look filling and healthy too
Tatiana
My favorite part of the day is morning and breakfast is its best part. Nachos absolutely going to make it even more awesome!
Anosa
Ohhh who would not love to have some breakfast like this? I guess I will do this over the weekend. Time to prepare something special to reward the workweek.
Mehak
Hey, I too use nachos for Breakfast
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
My first nachos were probably when I was too young to remember it. I actually don't remember life without nachos! My mom used to make them with Mexican Velveeta (yuck!), but I love the way she baked them until some of the chips were toasted, and I make them the same way to this day! You're breakfast version-- a dream! Yum.
Kelly
This is a great idea.. why have I never had these? Breakfast burritos, yes.. breakfast tacos, yes.. never breakfast nachos.. genius!
Haley D. Williams
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
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.
Baby Isabella and dawn
Nachos for breakfast?! Not so sure about these however we love scrambled egg for breakfast. My daddy might fancy this one morning and it sounds like a good hangover cure x
Kavey Favelle
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
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
I think my kids would beg for this everyday if I made it for them. Beats toast and cereal, thats for sure
Dahn
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
Oh my goodness I LOVE nachos... these look delicious! I'll have to make some.
Kate | Veggie Desserts
Breakfastised (yup, lets make that a word) nachos sound absolutely amazing!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
My husband would absolutely flip for this plate of delicious breakfast nachos. What a terrific recipe and great way to start the day!
Ginny
These are a perfect breakfast and i's like starting the day with a party!