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Baked Huevos Rancheros (Rancher's Eggs)

Published: Apr 25, 2020 · Modified: Apr 20, 2023 by Colleen 28 Comments

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Baked mexican eggs in skillet and on round black plate with text overlay.
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Baked Huevos Rancheros are a delicious and easy way to change up your weekend breakfast routine. This Mexican, ranch-style egg recipe is hearty, delicious, and just like my Ham and Cheese Frittata (with Asparagus), bakes in just one dish, making clean up a breeze.

Top shot of a black skillet filled with baked huevos rancheros.

Why Make This Delicious Mexican Breakfast?

Mexican food has always been a favourite for me and for many people around the world. The vibrant, flavourful dishes of Mexico include some of the best breakfast recipes, like the classic breakfast burrito or even some breakfast tacos. But there are many other tasty Mexican breakfast dishes, too, like this delicious huevos rancheros recipe.

Huevos Rancheros, or "eggs ranch-style," are a traditional large breakfast that is served on Mexican farms and ranches. Typically, you would fry the eggs, and serve them on corn tortillas, topped with tomato salsa. For this baked huevos rancheros recipe, however, I added the salsa, along with some black beans topped with cheese, to an ovenproof skillet. I then nestled the cracked the eggs on top and baked it altogether.

Check out this post to learn more about Mexican breakfast recipes: 9 Breakfasts You Can’t-Miss in Mexico.

A plate of huevos rancheros on a table, with a knife and fork.

What You Need to Make This Easy Baked Breakfast

  • Salsa: I like to use chunky salsa, but that's a personal preference. You can also vary the spice level in the recipe by using either a mild, medium or hot salsa.
  • Tortillas: I prefer corn tortillas, but you can use flour tortillas, as well. Also don't forget to set out extra tortillas at the table for for mopping everything up!
  • Eggs: The eggs end up being more sunny-side-up style in this recipe. I use four large eggs and then crack them into small indentations I make with my spoon.
  • Avocado: If you chop your avocado ahead of time, toss it in a squeeze of lime to keep it from turning brown.
  • Other Ingredients: I also used baby spinach, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese in this baked huevos rancheros recipe.
Top shot of a black skillet filled with baked huevos rancheros.

How to Make Baked Huevos Rancheros, Step By Step

Step 1: Prep

First, preheat your oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Then, lightly spray a 10" oven-safe skillet or baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2: Add Ingredients to Skillet

Next, add salsa, beans and spinach to the skillet, stirring together, then sprinkle the mixture evenly with the cheese. Now, make four depressions, evenly spaced, with the back of a spoon for your eggs. Then, crack your eggs into the depressions.

Top shot of a black skillet filled with baked huevos rancheros.

Step 3: Warm Tortillas

Wrap your corn or flour tortillas in foil and put them in the oven to warm up.

Step 4: Bake Eggs

Now, bake your huevos rancheros for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg whites are cooked but the yolks are still jiggly.

Step 5: Serve Immediately

For the best results, serve your baked huevos rancheros on hot tortillas with cilantro, avocado, lime wedges and hot sauce.

Fried Eggs and sauce on a tortilla on a black plate.

Expert Tips

Baking Breakfast Makes the Difference

I love making these rancher's style eggs in the oven. Baking the whole dish means so much less clean up and it’s pretty effortless, too. Although this recipe is for 4 (or two very hungry people), you can easily double or triple it, using a larger baking dish, to feed a crowd.

Need to feed more people?

When we have a lot of people to feed, I sometimes make huevos divorciados (divorced eggs), which is one pan with green (verde) salsa, and one pan with red (roja) salsa.

Serving Ideas

My must-have accompaniments are always avocado, lime, and cilantro. Some hot sauce for the table allows everyone to customize their spice levels, as well. Some other ideas for serving are chopped tomatoes, pico de gallo, refried beans or chopped scallions.

Two plates of huevos ranceheros served on corn tortillas on black plates.

FAQs

Can you make this recipe ahead of time?

This dish is not a make-ahead recipe. Unless, of course, you don’t mind hard yolks on your eggs. The eggs will continue to cook if they are left in the skillet, and will be overcooked. For the same reason, this dish can’t be reheated. If you’re looking for make-ahead breakfast recipes, try another Mexican one: Breakfast Taquitos.

Is this a vegetarian breakfast?

Yes, this baked skillet breakfast is typically a vegetarian dish. However, many recipes also use sausage, especially chorizo sausage, or Tex-Mex flavoured breakfast sausage. I like this vegetarian version because I find it hearty enough with the beans, cheese and egg.

Is huevos rancheros gluten free?

Yes, this is a gluten-free breakfast. Not only are corn tortillas more authentic for this recipe, but they also make this a gluten-free recipe. If gluten is an issue for you, though, be sure to check that your corn tortillas are 100% corn, and certified gluten-free.

Do you use flour or corn tortillas?

Although I do like corn tortillas, if you prefer to use flour tortillas, or if that is what you have on hand, by all means, do use them. Because the result will still be delicious.

Looking for more breakfast recipes?

  • Baked Breakfast Egg Cups
  • Breakfast Taquitos
  • Blueberry French Toast Casserole
  • Sweet Potato Mushroom Skillet

Recipe

Baked heuvos rancheros in a cast iron skillet

Baked Huevos Rancheros

Delicious, hearty, and simple to make, this 30-minute baked huevos rancheros recipe is the perfect one-skillet breakfast meal for two.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

  • 2 cups saucy, chunky salsa
  • 1 14 oz canned black beans drained
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 corn tortillas plus extra at the table for mopping everything up

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° Farenheit.
  • Lightly spray a 10" oven-safe skillet or baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add salsa and beans and spinach to the skillet, stirring together.
  • Sprinkle evenly with the cheese.
  • Make four depressions, evenly spaced, with the back of a spoon, then add an egg to each depression.
  • Wrap tortillas in foil and put them in the oven.
  • Bake eggs 15-20 minutes, until egg whites are cooked but yolks are still jiggly.
  • Serve immediately on hot tortillas with cilantro, avocado, lime wedges and hot sauce.

Notes

You can vary the spice level in the recipe by using either a mild, medium or hot salsa. 
If you chop your avocado ahead of time, toss it in a squeeze of lime to keep it from turning brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1855IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Fred

    July 03, 2023 at 12:21 am

    These Rancher's Eggs is absolutely fantastic! The combination of flavors in this dish is simply delightful. The eggs are cooked to perfection, with a creamy yolk and a fluffy texture. Kudos to you for creating such an amazing recipe that brings together the best of flavors, textures, and colors. It's a true culinary delight!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 03, 2023 at 8:55 am

      Hi Fred, I'm so happy that you loved this recipe. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

      Reply
  2. Dawn Mack

    June 18, 2023 at 9:06 am

    Made this delicious recipe for a girlfriends trip in the mountains and it was delicious! Will bring this recipe down to sea level and make it for my family in Texas!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 18, 2023 at 9:49 am

      Hi Dawn! So happy that you loved the huevos rancheros. Thanks for sharing, your comment is appreciated!

      Reply
  3. Jay

    December 14, 2020 at 7:09 am

    Great and easy recipe! Didn't have time for my oven to pre-heat, so I just added everything but the eggs to a skillet. Once warmed, reduced to medium-low, added eggs, and covered to cook. Came out great!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      December 14, 2020 at 7:15 am

      Hi Jay, so happy you liked this recipe, and thanks for sharing your stovetop version!

      Reply
  4. Terri

    May 04, 2020 at 9:20 am

    One of my fave breakfasts EVER and I love that I can bake it for easy clean up!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 04, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Terri, it's a fave for us too, and easy cleanup is always a bonus!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Neil

    May 04, 2020 at 3:28 am

    I'm sitting in my kitchen listening to my daughter wake up and all I want for breakfast right now is this! Pinned to try!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 04, 2020 at 6:22 am

      Enjoy, Kelly!

      Reply
  6. Cynthia

    May 03, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    Well, if I can’t get dim sum for Mother’s Day, I am getting my husband to make this! We have avocados on hand.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 04, 2020 at 6:21 am

      Hi Cynthia. I miss dim sum! I hope this delicious dish is some consolation if you can't get it. 😀

      Reply
  7. Sabrina

    May 03, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    I love this simple, from scratch recipe. So delicious and perfect on my Saturday morning. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 04, 2020 at 6:19 am

      Hi Sabrina! You're very welcome!

      Reply
  8. Biana

    May 01, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    This looks amazing for brunch! Eggs, veggies, sauce, what's not to love? Delicious!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 02, 2020 at 10:32 am

      Hi Biana, this really is a perfect dish for brunch. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

      Reply
  9. Nart at Cooking with Nart

    May 01, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    This looks amazing! I can tell it's something my whole family will love so definitely gonna try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 02, 2020 at 10:31 am

      Hi Nart, enjoy! I would love to hear how it turned out for you.

      Reply
  10. Emily

    May 01, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    These baked huevos rancheros are so perfect! What a delicious recipe to enjoy with family!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 02, 2020 at 10:30 am

      Hi Emily, yes, these are a great family weekend breakfast! So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  11. Annissa

    May 01, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    What a great way to kick off Cinco de Mayo! Looks healthy and delicious. I love that your recipe calls for baking it. I can work on making the margaritas will it bakes.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 02, 2020 at 10:29 am

      Hi Annissa, I love the way you think. Bring on the margaritas!

      Reply
  12. Tawnie Kroll

    May 01, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    So flavorful and easy to make - thank you!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 02, 2020 at 10:28 am

      You're welcome, Tawnie! So happy you liked it.

      Reply
  13. Vanessa

    April 29, 2020 at 7:32 am

    I wouldn't say no to this...may need to sneakily send this to my husband as a brunch hint😉

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 02, 2020 at 10:27 am

      This is perfect for Mother's Day brunch Vanessa! I hope your husband gets the hint!

      Reply
  14. Laura

    April 28, 2020 at 9:39 am

    This is the perfect brunch recipe! So many fresh ingredients and flavours and I love that it’s gf. Add a few margaritas and my next brunch is all set 🙂

    Reply
    • Colleen

      April 28, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Hi Laura! Oh yes please to adding margaritas! 😀 Enjoy!

      Reply

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