I am originally from Colorado and being from the southwest makes me a natural native to Mexican-inspired food. Many Sundays my family and I would go out to eat at delicious breakfast restaurants and I always remember my dad ordering Huevos Rancheros – which is a great mixture of a tortilla, refried beans, fried eggs, salsa and cheese.

Eggs are some of the most versatile foods known to the kitchen. You can use them alone, along with other ingredients, and they make every dish sing with flavor depending on how you use them. Huevos Rancheros have always been a favorite of mine and my late fathers. See the other Huevos Rancheros recipe on Stagetecture, here.

Today I feature a twist on that recipe with black beans. They give the dish a more substantial bite and infuses authentic southwestern flavors throughout this delicious breakfast dish. Let me know what you think.

Black Bean Huevos Rancheros Recipe

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Huevos Rancheros Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt, to taste

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
8 (7 inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 eggs

Huevos Rancheros Recipe Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. In a large frying pan, saute onion in a little olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes. (At this point, if you are adding other veggies, do this now, cooking until tender). Add garlic, sauté for a minute or two.

3. Add 1/2 of the diced tomatoes and cooked rinsed beans, spices, salt, and 2 T water.

4. Let simmer on med low for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Brush cast iron large skillet with olive oil, coating the edges too. Lay tortillas down and use a cooking brush to brush tops of tortillas with a little oil.

6. Divide bean mixture, making little indentions with the back of a spoon, for the eggs to rest, so they stay in place. Layer the tortillas so they come up the sides of the skillet, and spread all of the beans evenly over the tortillas, making indents for the eggs.

7. Carefully crack the eggs and place them in the indentions. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper, and if you want, crumbled cheese, and place in the hot oven. Check after 10-12 minutes. Cook until egg whites are white and yolks are to your desired doneness.

8. Serve with avocado, lime, cilantro, hot sauce, jalapenos, chopped chiles, adobo sauce and fresh tomatoes.

Feel free to serve the Black Bean Huevos Rancheros with additional warm tortillas, salsa, sour cream and guacamole if desired.

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How to Make Delicious Smoky Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs Ingredients:

1 dozen large eggs

Ice cubes

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

3 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Freshly ground white pepper

1/2 teaspoon pimentón

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Deviled Eggs Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Drain the eggs and cool them under cold running water, shaking the pan vigorously to crack the shells. Add ice cubes to the pan and let stand until the eggs are cool. Drain and peel the eggs.
3. Halve the eggs lengthwise. Gently remove the yolks and transfer them to a food processor. Add the crème fraîche and mayonnaise and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the cornichons and onion and season with salt, black pepper and white pepper.
4. Arrange the egg-white halves cut side up on a serving plate. Using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip or a teaspoon, fill the cavities with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with the pimentón and serve.

NOTE: Make Ahead the deviled eggs can be refrigerated overnight. Sprinkle with pimentón just before serving.

Place a couple of Smoky Deviled Eggs on a white plate and sprinkle them with spice.

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Today I found a wonderful Huevos Rancheros recipe but in small hand size tarts! Thanks Betty Crocker for this great recipe.

Perfect Mexican Breakfast: Huevos Rancheros Recipe

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Huevos Rancheros Ingredients:

1 8 oz can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt

4 eggs

1 14.5 oz can  fire roasted tomatoes, undrained

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, peeled

4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 15 oz can black beans, drained, rinsed

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

Avocado slices

Best Breakfast Directions:

1.) Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Separate dough into 4 rectangles on cookie sheet. Firmly press perforations to seal. For each rectangle, roll edges toward center and form a 3 1/2-inch diameter round with a 1/2-inch rim. Press rim firmly to seal.

2.) In small bowl, mix oregano leaves, 1/4 teaspoon of the chipotle chili powder and the salt. Sprinkle over dough rounds. Break 1 egg in center of each dough round. (Egg may run over slightly.)

3.) Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until egg whites and yolks are firm, not runny.

4.) Meanwhile, in blender, place tomatoes, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro and remaining 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder. Cover; blend until smooth. In 2-quart saucepan, heat tomato mixture over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until hot.

5.) Remove and reserve 3/4 cup mixture from saucepan; cover to keep warm. Add beans to remaining mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, mashing beans slightly with back of wooden spoon until slightly thickened.

6.) For each serving, place about 1/3 cup bean mixture on plate with egg tart. Serve with reserved sauce, cheese, avocado slices and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Easy Breakfast Ideas are the Best!

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