Huevos Rancheros -- Deconstructed

This is a classic Mexican breakfast popular throughout the Americas, consisting of fried eggs, tortillas, and salsa.  The usual way this dish is served is by placing the eggs on top of the tortilla and then including salsa or beans or avacado on the side.

Now for a version I make for us occasionally on Sunday mornings.  

Deconstructed Huevos Rancheros!

Gather the ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Eggs, corn tortillas, grated cojack, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, 

chipotle chili powder (in case your salsa isn't spicy enough.)

Heat some oil in a skillet and toss in the corn tortillas. 

Heat the tortillas until they start to puff up, then turn 'em over to the other side.

Top with some grated cojack or cheese of your choice--cheddar or pepper jack would be good, too.

Put another tortilla on the top of each, kinda like you are making quesadillas--

Oh no, the secret is out!

Crack your egg into a separate bowl, 

get a non-stick skillet really hot and ready to go.

Pour the egg in the skillet and fry it to your liking.  

It's a good idea to crack the egg into a separate bowl to check and see if it is OK.

Ready to plate the deconstructed Huevos Rancheros.  

Cut the tortilla quesadilla into wedges, put sour cream and salsa on the plate.

Place the fried egg on the plate -- ours is cooked "over easy".

I added a patty of sausage today.  Sprinkle on some cilatro and enjoy!

We like it, hope you will too!  Enjoy friends!