Huevos Rancheros in a Mug

Huevos Rancheros

Cookbook
Mug Meals: More Than 100 No-Fuss Ways to Make a Delicious Microwave Meal in Minutes
Published by St. Martin's Griffin

A standard on many diner menus, huevos rancheros starts your morning off with a kick. The size of the kick is up to you. Choose a mild or spicy salsa to fit your morning mood.

Makes1 mug

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ scallion, chopped
½ cup chopped tomatoes
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ avocado, diced
2 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Dash of Tabasco sauce
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese (see Notes)
1 large egg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 to 6 tortilla chips
Sour cream, for serving


Instructions

In a jumbo mug, combine the oil, scallion, tomato, cumin, and heat in the microwave for 1 minute until scallion is translucent and the tomato softened. Stir in the avocado, salsa, cilantro, Tabasco, cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Insert the tortilla chips and nestle them down into the egg mixture. Microwave for another 1 to 2 minutes until the egg has set. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream.

Variations

Meat: Add ¼ cup of chopped leftover carne asada, chicken, turkey, or shrimp for a heartier huevo.
Cheese Options: Try this recipe with Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, goat, feta, or authentic Mexican cotija cheese.