Start the day sunny side up! Follow this easy huevos rancheros recipe and you can have a delicious breakfast of corn tortillas, avocados, pico de gallo, crispy chorizo and chipotle sour cream topped with a sunny side up egg quicker than you can say Cinco de Mayo!
(Looking for a Cinco de Mayo dessert? Try these perfectly tart and creamy lime bars. So good!)
We love having people over. Have you been to a Filipino party? There’s so much food it’s ridiculous.
Anyway, we had lots of leftover restaurant style corn tortilla chips (among other things…embutido, anyone?) from one of our parties which pretty much began our foray into huevos rancheros territory.
But allow me to backtrack a bit.
We love huevos rancheros. We order it whenever it’s on the menu so it’s fair to say we’ve had our fair share – traditional, fusion or in between. I won’t claim this version is any of those but I will be so bold as to say it is the easiest!
Use ready-made chips and prep everything ahead so when the craving hits, all you need to do is fry that perfect sunny side up egg, assemble and enjoy.
Prep everything or use leftovers!
Most of the components in this huevos rancheros recipe can be made ahead, like the pico de gallo. Great news is everything will keep for a week or so in the fridge so you’d have a week’s supply of huevos rancheros possibilities.
We used sliced avocados here but you can also use guacamole (leftovers or otherwise).
What, no beans?
This doesn’t have refried beans in it though. No reason, we’re just not big fans. But by all means add it in or serve it on the side.
What this dish has, however, is amazing crispy chorizo – get a piece of chorizo, dice it up and cook until nice and crispy.
This also has an incredible chipotle sour cream sauce (the same one we used for The Ultimate Nachos recipe we shared a while back) for the ultimate kick.
Easy huevos rancheros recipe
Once you have everything you need then all that’s left is cooking the egg and assembling your perfect plate – how little or how much of everything you add is totally up to you.
Then break that egg yolk, watch it run through your plate and make everything creamy, then take that first bite. It is an incredible way to start the day. In time for Cinco de Mayo too!
Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe with Crispy Chorizo & Chipotle Sour Cream
Ingredients
For the Pico de Gallo:
- 3 cups plum tomatoes (about 4 medium-sized tomatoes) seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup jalapeño (about 1 large jalapeño) diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro (about 1/2 bunch) chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet onion (about half an onion) diced
- Juice from 1 regular-sized lime
- Salt to taste
For the Chipotle Sour Cream:
- 2 pcs chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
Assembly:
- 1 pack family or party-sized bag of your favourite corn tortilla chips see notes
- 1/2 cup chorizo diced, cooked until crispy
- 1 pc ripe avocado flesh scooped out and sliced
- 1 pc large egg cooked sunny side up
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Pico de Gallo:
- Mix all ingredients (except the salt) in a medium sized bowl. Then add salt to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the ingredients to allow the flavours to develop (see notes).
For the Chipotle Sour Cream:
- Put the 2 chipotle chilis and the cup of sour cream in a blender and blend until well combined (you would still see specks of the chili but the mixture should be smooth).
- Set aside (see notes).
Assembly (1 serving):
- How much of each ingredient you put on your plate is entirely up to you.
- First lay a bed of chips on your plate. Then add pico de gallo, crispy chorizo and avocado slices. Drizzle chipotle sour cream. Carefully put the egg on top. Season with salt and pepper (optional) and serve immediately.
Tools and Equipment
Video
Notes
Happy cooking!
Did you try this easy huevos rancheros recipe? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
Here are other breakfast ideas for you:
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- Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
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- Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
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- Basic Granola Recipe
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- Quick & Easy Lemon Buttermilk Scones
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Marjie Mare says
I love eggs and always try to find new recipes. I will definitely try this one, it looks delicious and fancy. This is perfect for next Sunday breakfast with my family.
Makeba Giles says
Now this looks like an absolutely perfect breakfast!! I’m going to give this recipe a try this weekend with my family!
Julia says
Such gorgeous photos! I love the lighting and shadows and how moody the pictures are! And – of course – delicious!!!
Gina says
Perfect cinco de mayo recipe. I love all of the ingredients.
Mark says
Great take on a classic dish. Fabulous photos make me want to get right in the kitchen and make it now.
Tiffany VanSickle says
This looks absolutely amazing! I haven’t had huevos rancheros before, but it looks delicious and super easy! Will definitely have to try this one!
Kaitlynn says
I love Huevos Rancheros…this recipe looks so tasty, I have to try it!!
Iryna Bychkiv says
This looks like a perfect Sunday brunch!
Patricia says
Loooove huevos rancheros! Yours look so delicious! I love how easily you can customize them, too. On my weekend menu now 🙂
Kate says
My husband and I love huevos rancheros! I have made them tons of different ways. This looks like a super delicious version!
Jessica Harlow says
I have yet to try this dish, but it looks amazing. Living in northern New England, something like this is less frequent on the menu, but I could definitely make it at home to try. I love the ingredients…especially the avocado!
Jolina says
I think you’d be in for a really pleasant surprise 🙂 Hope you like it!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Looks like a real good recipe. It has got everything I like. Love the idea of using sliced avocados too. I’m saving this recipe and making it on the weekend.
Jolina says
Nice! I’d love to hear how it goes.
Kristen says
it literally doesn’t matter where we are or what time of day, if huevos rancheros are on the menu, i am ordering them. BUT i’ve never made them at home. maybe its because i’m nervous to wreck a good thing! But i cannot wait to try! Thanks for the recipe!
Jolina says
LOL us too! We pretend to look at the menu but end up ordering the same thing 🙂 This is a really easy recipe though it might be a little different than what you may have had elsewhere (for one, we didn’t include beans but you can totally add those in). Hope you like this version!
Julie Ann Torres says
I may not make this for breakfast, may just make it for dinner tonight! Looks delicious, one of my favorite things to eat and now I have an easy way to make it!
Jolina says
Haha no judgements here! We’d totally eat this anytime too 🙂
kallee says
Wow. That dish looks amazing! It has everything I love and it looks so pretty!
candy says
Now this is a mouth full to say and something I want in my mouth right now. Looks so very good.
Jolina says
IKR?? Try saying it fast five times haha! So worth it though 🙂
Lane says
This breakfast would be my happy place! Thank you for the recipe!
Jolina says
It’s ours too 🙂 When we’re eating it we’re already planning when we’re going to eat it next LOL!
Cait Weingartner says
Yum! This dish looks amazing. This would make a lovely Sunday brunch entree or a simple weeknight supper. I’m looking forward to making it soon!
Kimberly says
These look so good. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten or made huevos rancheros. I’ll be adding this to my list of things to cook. All the ingredients sound so fresh and tasty, and your pictures are gorgeous.
Jolina says
Thanks Kim! We first had these on vacation and we then proceeded to look everywhere in town for places that serve them haha. These are not traditional huevos but they are delicious! And they’re so easy you could prolly make it in 2 seconds 🙂
Nellwyn says
This looks like the perfect recipe for a homemade weekend brunch. Huevos Rancheros is definitely one of my favrouite breakfast dishes.
Catherine says
Dear Jolina, this look so delicious! A perfect breakfast or lunch…I’d love this right now actually. Perfect shot! xo
Kimberly says
Just the recipe I was looking for to win my boyfriend over once and forall =P ;). Thanks for sharing! I look forward to trying this out this weekend!
Lisa says
We love Chorizo and so do my kids! I may have to give this recipe a try for Sunday breakfast – yum!
Jolina says
Chorizo is the bomb! To be honest, I snack on the pieces that don’t make it to the dish haha. Hope you and your kids like it Lisa!
Candice says
Yes! My Lola was Philippina and there is nothing like those parties. I miss those spreads of food that you really have to try to eat everything. Now I want to make pancit for breakfast! We always had leftovers, good use of those corn chips looks super yummy!
Jolina says
Yesssss pancit for breakfast 🙂 And in those same parties, everybody keeps offering you food you just can’t refuse right? And for some reason you keep eating it despite being so full haha. Ahhh fun times.
Divya says
Breakfast is one of my favorite things and huevos rancheros are one of my favorite meals! This looks absolutely delicious.
Juli says
Mmmmm!!! I have never had huevos rancheros, but this looks amazing so now I know I need to try it!!!
Idriss says
I have not been on your blog in a while Jolina, I am glad I’m back for this. Thank you for sharing the yumminess
Jolina says
Hello Idriss! How’s it going? Hope you’re have a lovely spring so far!
Sofia says
I’ve always been intimidated to try making this dish but you’ve made it look so tempting 🙂 Bookmarking!
Katrin says
This is my idea of a perfect breakfast! This recipe looks to die for. It’s on the list for my next lazy weekend morning
Bel says
I think I stared at this plate more than its legally allowed. Wow this is so beautiful and we’ll explained. Would live to try this☺
Jolina says
Ahahaha I would consider that a good think Bel 🙂 Hope you give this a shot!
Amanda Mason says
You nailed this recipe! I cant WAIT to try it and I swear – when I put a fried egg on top of just about any dish it makes it taste amazing!
Jolina says
Thanks Amanda! And yeah, egg is everything. And on this dish, it’s icing on the cake! Hope you like it!
Gillian says
We love these. My kids prefer it with scrambled eggs. They are one of the favorites for Christmas Day breakfast.
Jolina says
That’s so interesting! We’ve eaten our fair share of huevos but never with scrambled eggs. Now I know what I’m having this weekend 🙂
Adriana Lopez says
You got me at chorizo, love huevos rancheros I am Mexican so I do appreciate a good Mexican breakfast to start my day happy =)
Jolina says
Hope this version meets your standards Adriana! (I am suddenly very nervous lol!)
Dionna Nicole Chambers says
OMG you have made my day! I LOVE HUEVOS RANCHEROS. And I love how easy this recipe is! Thank you for adding this to my repertoire of recipes!
Jolina says
My pleasure! 🙂 This is seriously the easiest huevos rancheros out there IMO. Hope you get to make it soon!
Dionne says
this is one recipe I have never tried and will surely do now. thanks for sharing..looks yummy
Jolina says
Exciting times! Hope you enjoy it Dionne. Would love to hear how it goes 🙂
Katriza says
These look so good! I have never made huevos rancheros before but my husband loves it so I need to try this!
Christine says
Now this is a breakfast worth taking the time to make. Yum. That crispy chorizo. I’m actually working on a recipe for refried beans today, so I”m thinking I can use my beans w/ this too! Yummy.
Jolina says
Nice! Great timing 🙂 Hope all the components work well together. And yes, that crispy chorizo is dangerous. So good! Hard to stop eating it like popcorn lol!
Dawn says
Yeap – this is the way to start the day (or end it). This sounds (and looks) totally delicious Jolina! I could eat this every single day and not tire of it. I do love beans so I would totally add to the mix, but even without this is just perfect. Lots and lots of avocado for me too! That chorizo is definitely a nice touch too 🙂 Happy Monday! P.S. I’ve never been to a Filipino party, but lots of food? When and where 😉 ?
Jolina says
Hi Dawn! Happy Monday! And oh man I’d have to agree…we’ve been eating huevos rancheros for a week until we ran out of chips haha. So good. And that chorizo, so good! I gotta find you some Filipinos over there – we find any excuse to throw a party and then…food overload haha!
Robin says
Presentation looks awesome and I bet this is a satisfying brekky. Cinco de Mayo or not this will be my default breakfast from now on.
Jolina says
Thanks Robin! This is definitely filling for me….though you also have the option of putting 2 eggs on top 🙂 You can make your own perfect plate!