This simple Breakfast Nachos recipe is a delicious and savory twist to add to your mornings. With crispy tortilla chips, melty cheese, eggs and all your favorite toppings, they’re the perfect way to start your day with a hearty and flavorful meal that takes under 20 minutes to make!
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Why Make Breakfast Nachos?
My friend introduced me to this breakfast hack, and I’m hooked. We’ve been making breakfast nachos nonstop lately, and here’s why you should too:
- Easy: Breakfast nachos come together fast with tortilla chips, eggs, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Budget-Friendly: Save money by using leftover ingredients like cooked bacon, sausage, or last night’s air fryer vegetables as toppings. It’s a great way to cut down on food waste!
- Customizable: Perfect for picky eaters! Let kids choose their own toppings, and they’ll feel like mini chefs.
- Tasty & Filling: Packed with protein from the Crispy Fried Egg, carbs, and cheesy goodness, these nachos are a fun, satisfying way to start your day.
The Ingredients
Pin- Tortilla Chips – You can’t have nachos without some delicious, crispy tortilla chips. Use your favorite store bought brand or make your own tortilla chips in the oven!
- Mozzarella cheese – Of couse, any cheese will work. My kids just prefer mozzarella. Feel free to use cheddar, Monterey jack or a combination of any of your favorites!
- Olive oil or butter – You only need a couple teaspoons of either of these to fry your egg.
- Eggs – This recipe calls for fried eggs, but if you prefer scrambled, go for it!
- Toppings: Nachos are nothing without their toppings. Feel free to use what you have on hand. Guacamole, tomatillo salsa, chopped tomatoes, cooked bacon or breakfast sausage, cooked pinto, refried or black beans, or leftover air fryer vegetables are some ideas to get you started!
Want Breakfast Nachos for a Crowd?
Making this recipe for a crowd is super simple! Just increase the ingredients to fit your groups size and use a half or full size sheet pan. Top with the eggs and toppings as usual, and you’ve got a perfect breakfast or brunch recipe for a crowd!
How to Make Breakfast Nachos
PinStep 1: Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 350°F. Place the chips on a parchment lined quarter sheet pan or toaster tray, top with cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.
PinStep 2: While the chips are baking, heat olive oil or butter in a large suite pan over medium heat. Gently crack the eggs into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping hallway through if desired. You could also scramble the eggs if you prefer.
PinStep 3: Remove chips and melted cheese from the oven, top with egg and desired toppings.
Get Your Kids Involved
Getting your little ones involved in the kitchen is the easiest way to get them to be good eaters. For this recipe, let them help you sprinkle the cheese and choose what toppings they want to add. They’ll feel more empowered and inspired to try new things if they can help!
PinMore Easy Mexican Inspired Breakfasts
Breakfast Nachos are a departure from the usual breakfast foods like cereal or oatmeal and can be a great way to mix things up and try something new! Let me know in the comments what toppings you’re adding to your breakfast nachos and leave a rating if you love this recipe idea!
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Breakfast Nachos
Ingredients
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter
- 2 large eggs
Topping Ideas:
- guacamole
- salsa
- chopped cilantro
- crumbled cooked bacon or breakfast sausage
- cooked pinto, refried or black beans
- any cooked leftover vegetables on hand
Instructions
- Preheat oven or toaster to 350°F.
- Place the chips on a parchment lined quarter sheet pan or toaster tray, top with cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.
- While the chips are baking, heat olive oil or butter in a large suite pan over medium heat. Gently crack the eggs into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping hallway through if desired.
- Remove chips and melted cheese from the oven, top with a fried egg and desired toppings.
