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Mexican Baked Eggs (One Skillet)

Published Aug 8, 2022 by Allyson · 78 Comments
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Mexican Baked Eggs are cooked in one skillet and make a delicious breakfast or dinner! Low calorie and high protein, it's the perfect healthy meal.

mexican baked eggs in one skillet

As a Mexican food lover, I am always looking for ways to flavor my food with a Mexican flare. These Mexican Baked Eggs are made in one skillet, which is great for cleanup, and they have the perfect spicy flavor. This meal is incredibly healthy so you can feel good feeding it to your family for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!

I make it at least a few times a month and my husband is always asking when we will be having it next. My husband and I usually eat two eggs each, and the kids are happy with one; it's the perfect egg recipe for dinner! Pair these eggs with the BEST Air Fryer Bacon for the perfect meal!

baked eggs with mexican spices

How to make Mexican Baked Eggs: 

**scroll all the way down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • Roundup all of the ingredients for the Mexican Baked Eggs and preheat the oven. 
  • Using a large skillet, saute the onions and peppers with the spices. Add the beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), and green chilies and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit.
  • Using the back of a spoon, make a small indentation or pocket in the tomato mixture and carefully crack an egg into it. Add the rest of the eggs, about an inch apart and one in the center. 
  • Place your skillet into the oven (make sure it's oven safe - if you aren't sure, wrap tin foil around the handle), and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet and switch the oven to BROIL. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top of the egg mixture, then return to oven. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Be careful not to burn! 
  • Remove and serve topped with chives, cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and tortillas if desired. 
easy mexican eggs

How to Serve Mexican Baked Eggs:

  • I like to top my Mexican Baked Eggs with cilantro and greek yogurt, but there are a few different options!
  • Adding chives adds a little crunch to the dish, and greek yogurt or sour cream add a creamy cool texture to balance the spice.
  • If you aren't a fan of spicy food, use only 2 ounces of the diced green chilies instead of the whole can.
  • Serve with corn tortillas and make tacos or use them to dip into the egg yolk. You could also serve plain or over rice! My husband loves eating it plain and scooping it with tortilla chips.
  • Another great way to serve these Mexican Baked Eggs would be in a mini bread bowl! You could transfer the tomato mixture to a hollowed out mini bread bowl, then crack an egg on top of each one, and place into the oven to bake/broil. This would be so cute for a brunch party!

Are Mexican Baked Eggs healthy? Yes.

  • This vegetarian dish is low in calories, with only 204 calories per one egg serving, and low in fat (9 grams). 
  • There are 13 grams of protein per serving (one egg), so if you have 2 servings, which I often do, you will be consuming 26 grams of protein at one meal which is great especially for a vegetarian dish. 
  • Mexican baked eggs are also very low in carbs (17g) and have 6 grams of fiber, making the net carbs even lower at 8 grams.
    • How to calculate net carbs: total carbohydrate (17g) minus fiber content (6g) and sugar alcohols (3g).

Things you might need to make Mexican Baked Eggs:

  • High sided large skillet: I like using a high sided skillet because it helps prevent splatter If your skillet isn't oven safe, all you have to do is wrap some foil around the handle so it doesn't melt. 
  • Diced Green Chilies: I look for diced green chilies in the international aisle and they are typically near the jalapeños and salsas. They typically come in 4 ounce cans. 
  • Large Plastic Serving Spoon: I like a large plastic serving spoon for serving these Mexican Baked Eggs. It won't scratch your skillet and makes getting the mixture out very easy. 

More healthy recipe options:

  • Bacon, Egg, & Broccoli Egg Cups - Whip these up in muffin tins and have healthy breakfast egg muffins all week!
  • Low Carb Avocado Tuna Melts - Low Carb Avocado Tuna Melts are the perfect healthy eating solution. Made with creamy avocado, and then piled over a juicy thick cut tomato and topped with cheese.
  • Southwestern Flatbreads: Naan topped southwestern spices, black beans, refried beans, tomatoes, corn, and cheese. This is a delicious easy meal!
  • Instant Pot Hummus is easy and you know exactly what is in your food!

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Mexican Baked Eggs (One Skillet)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Mexican Baked Eggs are cooked in one skillet and make a delicious breakfast or dinner! Low calorie and high protein, it's the perfect healthy meal.

Servings: 6 one egg servings
Calories: 204 kcal
Ingredients
  • ½ large jalapeno diced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil depending on the pan
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 14.5 oz. can Fire roasted diced tomatoes with juice (do not drain)
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained well
  • 1 4 oz. can diced green chiles
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 ounces colby jack cheese, shredded
  • whole wheat/corn tortillas for serving
  • chopped cilantro or chives for garnish, if desired
  • sour cream or greek yogurt for garnish, if desired
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 450F.

  2. Heat olive oil in a pan with deep sides and saute onions and jalapeños 2 minutes. Add ground cumin and cayenne pepper and saute 2-3 minutes more. Add diced tomatoes with juice, black beans, and diced green chilies to the pan and let cook at very low simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture is slightly thickened.

  3. Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the mixture, and crack an egg into the little pocket. Repeat around the pan with all eggs. Spoon the rest of the mixture around eggs, avoiding the yolk.

  4. Place skillet (ovenproof or cover handle with tin foil) in oven for about 5 minutes, or until the eggs are starting to look set but are still fairly wet looking. Remove and change oven to broil (Be careful not to burn yourself!)

  5. Sprinkle cheese over the top and place under broiler for 1-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

  6. Be sure to remove while egg yolk is still soft. If you don't like runny eggs, cook 2-3 minutes longer (it is still very good this way).

  7. Serve hot, with whole wheat flour/corn tortillas to dip into egg. Also good with salsa and sour cream or Greek yogurt on top!

Recipe Notes

Recipe posted June 2015. Updated May 2020 and August 2022.

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  1. Vikki

    May 06, 2020 at 1:37 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious meal! I had this with tortillas for dinner and loved it

    Reply
  2. Catalina

    May 06, 2020 at 4:49 am

    5 stars
    I am sure that my husband will go crazy over this recipe. He loves everything that is Mexican!

    Reply
  3. katerina @ diethood.com

    May 06, 2020 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    mmm...this looks incredibly delicious!! I can't wait to try it!!

    Reply
  4. Cathy

    May 06, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    This was the perfect way to mix up our breakfast routine! Delish!!

    Reply
  5. BeeBee

    June 26, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    Fast and tasty!

    Reply
  6. Maria

    July 24, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    I like the recipe, but please do not take this as 'Mexican'
    In short, if a recipe asks for cumin, chili flakes, jack cheese, chives and/or sour cream, it is 100% "Tex-Mex" style food.

    Reply
    • Robin Mosby

      June 16, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      Actually this is a North African dish with a twist. Shukshatta

      Reply
  7. Tracey R

    August 08, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    Recipe calls for "1/4 tspchili pepper". Is that something like cayenne chili powder, or chili powder?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 09, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      Good question, I have just clarified in the directions, but you should use cayenne pepper!

      Reply
  8. Hungry Guy

    October 08, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    I havee No Black Beans left .. only Lidney Beans and refried beans.. guess ill try kidney beans with it tonight and hope for the best !!

    Reply
  9. Sam C

    December 05, 2020 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    Love it! It was very easy to make. I used red pepper flakes instead of cayenne. I had it for breakfast with a slice of oatnut whole grain bread. This will definitely be one of my winter meals! It’s quick, easy, and delicious! I will definitely be cooking this again! 😋

    Reply
    • Allyson

      December 06, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      So easy and healthy! Happy you loved it!

      Reply
  10. Nancy

    January 20, 2021 at 6:33 am

    5 stars
    Yummy recipe...

    Reply
  11. Nancy

    January 20, 2021 at 6:34 am

    5 stars
    Yummy recipe..My kids love it..

    Reply
  12. Paulina Domzal

    January 25, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    Such an amazing dish! So quick and easy to make. I will definitely be making this often!

    Reply
  13. Paulina Domzal

    January 25, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    10/10!

    Reply
  14. ian fiscsher

    March 06, 2021 at 9:36 am

    since when are chives crunchy?

    Reply
  15. Esther

    March 23, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    Site needs a “jump to recipe” button

    Reply
    • Allyson

      March 23, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  16. Chris Guest

    August 21, 2021 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    This was yum. I made it to use up some eggs. I used pinto beans because I had no black beans in the pantry. I also added a small precooked cubed potato to use it up. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 24, 2021 at 8:33 am

      Happy that you loved it! We also like it with pinto beans occasionally too!

      Reply
  17. Nina

    August 08, 2022 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    Wow, just made this for dinner tonight and was blown away by how tasty it was! I used Greek yogurt and green onions to garnish and it came together perfectly.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 08, 2022 at 9:14 am

      So happy to hear that!

      Reply
  18. Beth

    August 08, 2022 at 6:00 pm

    5 stars
    That looks so good! I love the idea of starting the day with a ton of protein AND flavor. I can't wait to make this.

    Reply
  19. Krystle

    August 09, 2022 at 12:00 am

    5 stars
    One of the best low carb recipes I've made. Full of flavor

    Reply
  20. Juliane

    August 09, 2022 at 1:29 am

    5 stars
    This is undeniably SO good!!!

    Reply
  21. Catalina

    August 09, 2022 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea for my family! We all love Mexican flavor!

    Reply
  22. Erik

    August 09, 2022 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fun for brunch!

    Reply
  23. Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert

    August 10, 2022 at 6:02 am

    5 stars
    Such a fantastic meal! My family lovea this!

    Reply
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