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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4-6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: black beans, corn, or diced avocado

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and chili pepper, cooking for another minute.
  • Sprinkle in cumin and smoked paprika, letting them toast briefly to release their aroma.
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and let the mixture simmer for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into them.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8–12 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolks.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top, garnish with cilantro, and add any extras like avocado or beans.
  • Serve straight from the skillet with warm tortillas, crusty bread, or even over rice. A squeeze of lime juice right before eating brightens everything up.
Keyword Mexican baked eggs