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Mexican Baked Eggs Recipe

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A delicious and hearty Mexican Baked Eggs recipe featuring a flavorful mix of black beans, tomatoes, peppers, and spices, topped with eggs and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch with fresh cilantro garnish.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 50 g (~1/3 cup) sweetcorn kernels (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Few pieces pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional)
  • Fresh coriander (cilantro), to serve

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Canned Goods

  • 400 g tin black beans, drained (240 g or ~1 1/4 cups when drained)
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes (~1 1/3 cups)

Dairy

  • 4 eggs
  • 50 g cheddar cheese, grated (~1/2 cup)

Others

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and cook vegetables: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red pepper, and sweetcorn. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Add spices and garlic: Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and chopped pickled jalapeños if using. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the flavors.
  3. Preheat oven: While the vegetables and spices cook, preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F / Gas Mark 5).
  4. Add beans, tomatoes, and seasoning: Mix in the drained black beans and chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
  5. Transfer mixture if needed: If your frying pan is not oven-safe, transfer the bean and vegetable mixture to an oven-safe baking dish.
  6. Prepare eggs and cheese topping: Make 4 small wells in the bean mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  7. Bake the eggs: Place the pan or baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 20 minutes. For firm yolks, bake for 20 minutes; for runny yolks, check between 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnished with fresh coriander (cilantro) if desired.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen sweetcorn for this recipe.
  • If you prefer spicier flavors, increase the jalapeños or add a pinch of chili powder.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring to a baking dish.
  • Cooking time for eggs depends on your preferred level of doneness.
  • This dish pairs well with warm tortillas or crusty bread.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/mexican-baked-eggs-recipe/