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Breakfast Nachos

Breakfast Nachos

Breakfast Nachos are a fun and flavorful dish that layers crispy tortilla chips with scrambled eggs, savory sausage, melty cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a leisurely brunch or a festive breakfast, these nachos are customizable and sure to please a crowd.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 8 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • Half a 13-ounce bag corn tortilla chips
  • 6 ounces freshly grated Cheddar about 2 cups
  • 6 ounces freshly grated Monterey jack cheese about 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup salsa plus more for serving
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small avocado diced
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream thinned with 2 tablespoons water
  • Hot sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty foil, shiny-side up. Spray evenly with cooking spray.
  • Lightly beat the eggs, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 6 grinds of pepper in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Cook the bacon, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, using a wooden spoon to break the bacon apart as it cooks, until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a small paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the skillet with 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in it.
  • Pile half the chips on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle half the Cheddar, half the Monterey jack cheese and half the cooked bacon over the top. Create a second layer with the remaining chips, Cheddar, Monterey jack and bacon. Bake until the cheese is completely melted, about 7 minutes.
  • While the nachos are baking, add the eggs to the pan and put over low heat. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula, until the eggs are set but still moist, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Serve the nachos on the hot sheet pan or transfer to a serving platter. Top with the warm eggs, salsa, cilantro, avocado and a drizzle of sour cream. Serve with hot sauce and a side of salsa.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute the sausage with bacon or a vegetarian option for a different flavor profile.
  • You can add other toppings like olives, corn, or fresh cilantro to suit your taste.