One of the best parts of the weekend is planning and enjoying a special brunch [1], full of delicious treats and family or friend time. So why not whip up the perfect egg dish [2] at home instead of heading out to a restaurant? These 10 recipes with a little Latin twist are sure to please and impress everyone.
Huevos Rancheros
If you’ve got vegetarian guests, you can’t go wrong serving huevos rancheros [3], a classic Tex-Mex staple made with eggs, cheese, beans, and homemade salsa fresca.
Baked Eggs With Chorizo
An alternative to your typical scrambled eggs and sausage, baked eggs with chorizo [4] will surely hit the spot.
Jalapeño-Cheddar Eggs Benedict
Move aside, Canadian bacon and English muffins. This jalapeño-cheddar eggs Benedict with cilantro-lime hollandaise [5], served atop homemade biscuits, is a perfect match for those who love all things spicy.
Huevos Motuleños
For another twist on huevos rancheros, try huevos motuleños [6], a mixture of black beans, chorizo, tomato, plantains, cheese, and eggs with a bit of cilantro served over corn.
Migas
Everybody loves a good egg scramble, and migas [7] — another Tex-Mex classic with tomatoes, peppers, and jalapeños — is a popular favorite.
Barbacoa Chilaquiles
If you’re craving beef as an alternative to pork, try your hand at barbacoa chilaquiles [8], served with radishes, chopped green onion, fresh cilantro, hot sauce, avocado, and a poached or fried egg over corn tortillas.
Breakfast Quesadillas
For a unique twist on ever-so-comforting breakfast sandwiches, breakfast quesadillas [9] made with good old bacon and eggs, along with avocado and cheddar cheese will undoubtedly be a crowd-pleaser.
Mote Pillo
Mote pillo [10], an Ecuadorian hominy egg scramble, is a great choice for a mildly spiced comfort dish.
Huevos a la Rabona
For a light egg dish to serve as part of a large brunch spread, huevos a la rabona [11], or sunny eggs over golden-fried bread with a bit of onion and peppers, is a great pick.
Baked Eggs With Sofrito
For another different yet unforgettable brunch dish, serve up these baked eggs with Cuban sofrito [12], a mildly spicy jalapeño sauce.