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Breakfast Nachos

Updated: Apr 21, 2025 · Published: Sep 6, 2017 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 58 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.

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 Instructions

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.

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

What to Put on Nachos

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.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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Recipe

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Breakfast Nachos

By: Dannii Martin
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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Gluten Free
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 15 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 403kcal
Allergens:
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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

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

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.

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Comments

  1. Lisa Bynum says

    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!

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  2. Kristina says

    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
  3. Lucy | Real Mum Reviews says

    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
  4. Stephanie says

    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
  5. Catherine Brown says

    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
  6. Azlin Bloor says

    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
  7. Sarah (theparentingtrials) says

    September 10, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    Never would of thought pf hwving nachos for breakfast. This looks delicious though

    Reply
  8. DJT @ Thinking Thrifty says

    September 10, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    This looks incredible, and so easy too. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Daniela says

    September 10, 2017 at 2:27 am

    5 stars
    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. :)

    Reply
  10. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says

    September 09, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    With the eggs adding extra protein, the salsa, beans and avocado, these breakfast nachos look filling and healthy too

    Reply
  11. Tatiana says

    September 09, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    My favorite part of the day is morning and breakfast is its best part. Nachos absolutely going to make it even more awesome!

    Reply
  12. Anosa says

    September 09, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    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.

    Reply
  13. Mehak says

    September 09, 2017 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    Hey, I too use nachos for Breakfast

    Reply
  14. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    September 09, 2017 at 6:16 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  15. Kelly says

    September 09, 2017 at 1:44 am

    This is a great idea.. why have I never had these? Breakfast burritos, yes.. breakfast tacos, yes.. never breakfast nachos.. genius!

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