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Breakfast Nachos

5 from 1 vote
By Katie
May 30, 2012
679 comments
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These Breakfast Nachos make an incredible breakfast but they are so delicious you may also want to try them for lunch or dinner.

Healthified Breakfast Nachos

Confession: we eat nachos like they’re going out of style. Well, chips & salsa, burritos and anything with the tex mex vibe going for it is like our crack. {Good example here}. Pretty sure we were Mexican in another life. A different story for a different time 🙂

Anyways, I make nachos for dinner a lot because they are delicious, easy, southwesty, fast, and just amazing. Southwesty is a technical term fyi. I Instagrammed a photo a few months back of our healthified dinner nachos and got a huge response with many of you asking for the recipe so here she blows. Story behind the healthified nachos? We were eating regular nachos so much that I felt the need to lessen the guilt by using baked chips and lots of veggies. —>true fact.

Well months later, nachos have continued to consume my every thought and one morning I got the brilliant idea to turn these bad boys into breakfast.

Pretty sure these are the best things in the world. And would take less time to make than pancakes. And are tastier.

Wait, no. I take it back. These are amazing smothered in warm syrup. And these are awesome too….except they’re waffles. So never mind. Who am I kidding? I love breakfast too much to make a fair decision.

Anyways, these come highly recommended from us and make amazing breakfasts, dinners or even lunches! Here’s how you make ’em:

Egg and butter in a pan

Start by cracking some eggs into a bowl and adding in some s&p. A splash of cream works magic but if you don’t have it, leave it out. Melt some butter over medium low heat in a non stick pan. I used these pretty blue ones from Teflon.

Scrambling eggs

Pour your eggs in and work them around the pan until they start scrambling and coming together.

Scrambled eggs

After a few minutes, they’re done! Don’t over cook these please!

Scrambled eggs

Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside just for a minute.

Paper towel oiling pan

Wipe that pan out with a paper towel {why you need to use nonstick pans!!}….

Tortilla chips in a pan

and line the bottom with some baked tortilla chips. These were the 1/2 the fat chips from Trader Joes.

Eggs on top of tortilla chips

Spread the scrambled eggs evenly over the chips

Cheese on top of eggs

and top with cheddar cheese.

Melted cheese on top of eggs

Throw this under the broiler for a minute or two until all that cheese is melty.

Tomatoes cilantro salsa and avocado on top of cheese

Add any desired toppings you like and serve! I used avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, onion and salsa because it’s what I had on hand. I’ve added chopped fresh baby spinach, guacamole, sour cream, corn, black beans, olives, sausage and green peppers to my nachos before and all are delicious! Experiment and see what you like 🙂 Here’s the printable:

Healthified Breakfast Nachos

Breakfast Nachos

Katie Cooksey
These Breakfast Nachos make an incredible breakfast but they are so delicious you may also want to try them for lunch or dinner.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings
Calories 705 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cream optional
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups baked tortilla chips

any desired toppings:

  • avocados
  • tomatoes
  • salsa
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • beans
  • onions etc.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Melt butter in pan.
  • Crack eggs into a small bowl and whisk with salt, pepper and cream {optional}. Pour into hot pan and stir constantly until eggs scramble and are cooked to your liking.
  • Remove from pan. Wipe pan out with paper towel. Spread tortilla chips on the bottom of the pan in an even layer.
  • Top with scrambled eggs and cheese. Place under the broiler until cheese is completely melted. Remove. Top with any desired toppings and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 464mgSodium: 746mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1252IUCalcium: 402mgIron: 3mg
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Disclosure: I was not paid to say nice things about Teflon and/or their pans. I was sent two pans to review.

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  2. Nicole
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    5 stars
    I would cook a grilled cheese or eggs!
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  6. Dorene McElyea
    Reply

    Always looking for something new to make for breakfast. These look great! And maybe with a Mimosa on a Sunday morning……mmmm….

  11. Peggy McDermott
    Reply

    OK, so I would make these Breakfast Nachos if I win. And I liked Teflon on FB, liked Lauren’s Latest & am following on Pinterest!

  14. CM Unruh
    Reply

    Pancakes
    I liked Teflon on Facebook
    I liked Teflon on Twitter
    I already followed Laurens Latest on Facebook
    I already followed Laurens Latest on Twitter
    And I already followed Laurens Latest on Pinterest
    Thank you…

  18. Linda Jones
    Reply

    Following Teflon on Twitter.

    I can push the following button on Twitter with the best of them……but I flunked Twitter 101. Other than a few commands via these contests that I’ve learned, I absolutely do not understand twitter 🙂

  27. Lauren's Latest » Caesar Avocado Dressing
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    […] Don’t forget to enter to win two Cast Iron pans from Teflon HERE and like my photo found […]

  29. Vicki H.
    Reply

    I like you on Facebook…and I Love the idea of these nachos as breakfast burritos are my #1 favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner!

  30. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies
    Reply

    These are a lot like the Tex-Mex dish Migas. I’m pretty sure you would adore them. They look fabulous!

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  32. Debra Kapellakis
    Reply

    The first thing I am going to make is these breakfast nachos! YUM! I am kicking myself and wondering why I didn’t think of them long ago. lol

  50. Jennifer S
    Reply

    Eggs are generally the only thing I use a nonstick pan for and I make them almost everyday as my kiddos love them!

  57. tramaine ray
    Reply

    i follow you on fb, twitter, pinterest and everything else! Plus, I would cook pancakes in the Teflon pan!

  63. sandyb
    Reply

    I think I would make an awesome, chocked full omelet.

    Great pans – great giveaway.

    Thank you

    sandyb720 at gmail dot com

  70. Kerry
    Reply

    I would make scrambled eggs with bacon bits (the bagged kind from Costco, yum!) and cheese. That’s what my kids like for breakfast a lot of the time!

  71. angie sweeney
    Reply

    im following laurens latest on pinterest … i think i would like to make the breakfast nachos for my kiddos

  72. Julia Smith
    Reply

    If I win the first thing I will cook in these pans is blue berry pancakes from scratch. I liked Teflon on Facebook. I followed Teflon on twitter. I liked Laurens Latest on Facebook. I followed Laurens Latest on Twitter. I followed Laurens Latest on Pinterest.

  73. deaconsbench
    Reply

    I would attempt to replicate the awesome omelette I had in Charleston, SC this morning. Have ‘Liked’ Teflon and you on FB.

  75. Amanda Munhollon
    Reply

    I would cook eggs & pancakes first thing, I use only stainless steel & Lodge Cast Iron-they always stick! Thanks for this giveaway!

  77. Stephanie
    Reply

    I would most definitely cook a stir fry! I love them! Plus they are great for when you have left over veggies about to go bad. I liked you on facebook, and followed you on pinterest! I love this website! I have used many of your recipes!

  93. Lucia A
    Reply

    I will be trying your breakfast nachos because they look delicious. My mouth is watering just by looking at them :).

  97. Robin Bruce
    Reply

    I liked Teflon’s FB page. I love cast iron but am unable to use the traditional pans because of problems with my wrists. I had no idea they now make light weight ones. Will definitely be checking in to getting some.

  126. Tonya
    Reply

    The first thing I would cook would be a fried egg for a fried egg sandwich – although these nachos look darned good.

  127. dawn l
    Reply

    I would make omletes because they are so hard to make without sticking. Then the next thing I would make is garlicky buttery shrimp & then decide what to make to eat with the shrimp.

  132. Vanessa
    Reply

    The first thing that I will cook if I win these pans might have to be these nachos! What a great idea Lauren! I love how simple they are but they look super yummy!

  160. Holly
    Reply

    I’d like to try crepes in one of those pretty blue Teflon pans that Lauren is giving away…thanks to Teflon’s generosity!!!

    never am certain how to enter your contests, Lauren. That’s the message I wrote on the Teflon site… it showed up on my facebook page though too.??? 🙂

  168. Hope
    Reply

    I follow Lauren’s Latest on Pinterest! 🙂
    If I won these pans, the first thing I would cook would be this new Breakfast Nacho recipe!
    Thank you, Lauren for the great recipes!

  179. Kay Wine
    Reply

    i liked teflon on facebook
    i liked you on facebook
    i followed you on pinterest.
    I would love to cook up an awesome stir fry- my pans are in bad shape and i love the non stick ones.

  185. Khandra Henderson
    Reply

    If I won these wonderful pans the first thing I would cook in these pans would be that delicious breakfast nacho recipie listed above.

  189. Suziee
    Reply

    The first thing I will make with these pans in my favorite – – – Grilled Cheese with mozzarella, tomato and basil! Yum. Thanks for the opportunity.

  192. Linda Rowley
    Reply

    I would like to try the Breakfast Nachos first thing. They sound amazing – and the cleanup sounds even more amazing.

  193. Afton
    Reply

    Where to start? I’m always in search of a great non-stick pan for our daily scrambled eggs, so instead of commenting and saying I would make some unbelievable dish, I’ll have to keep it real and say eggs. Lol! Thanks for the giveaway- just found your blog!

  213. susan marie
    Reply

    Most likely, the first thing I will fix will be eggs – scrambled or over-easy. The husband and I love our big breakfast on Saturday mornings! I can’t think of anything better than combining cast-iron (cooks so evenly) with Teflon (clean-up’s a snap).

  224. Katie M
    Reply

    I followed you on pinterest and twitter!

    Hmm…. the first thing to cook, probably an egg white omelette (overloaded with fixin’s, of course). Egg whites stick rather stubbornly to my poor old pans.

    This recipe looks amazing– I’ll make it for my nacho-obsessed friend when she hosts me in the city next weekend.

  225. Morgan Foley
    Reply

    I’m definitely trying these nachos out, as I am a nacho freak as well 🙂

    I Liked Teflon on Facebook
    I Follow Teflon on Twitter
    I Liked Laurens Latest on Facebook
    I Follow Laurens Latest on Twitter
    And I Follow Laurens Latest on Pinterest

  230. M.C.
    Reply

    My mouth is watering for these healthy nachos right now- so I’m thinking that! Otherwise, it will certainly be egg-related. Perhaps this summer vegetable frittata!
    http://www.nu-trio.com/2011/07/18/summer-vegetable-frittata/

  231. Julia {The Roasted Root}
    Reply

    the first thing to go in the non-stick pan would very likely be scrambled eggs….maybe even Lauren-style breakfast nachos 😉

  237. Anna M
    Reply

    First thing I would cook is scrambled eggs! So tired of them always sticking to my current “non-stick” pan. I’m desperate for new ones!

  256. Kasha
    Reply

    The first thing I would make is Salmon Burgers! I’ve really wanted to try them but only have stainless steel!
    What a great giveaway!! 🙂

  279. katie
    Reply

    I would make these! 🙂
    I liked Teflon and Laurens latest on Facebook and I’m excited to be tolling you on Pinterest 🙂

  291. Daniel
    Reply

    The first thing I would cook would be pan fried pizza! Search Mark Bittman’s recipe. You can basically make a mini oven. It’s great in Florida in the summer because you don’t have to crank the oven up to 450F or higher.

  312. Barbi
    Reply

    The first thing would be an omelette (ham and cheese to be exact)! And, our only non stick pan is seeing the end of its day with some of the non-stick (teflon?) starting to come off. So this would be great! Thanks!

  316. Tinabeana
    Reply

    YUMMO! That looks delish. I to am a southwestaholic. I was born and raised in New Mexico and in the last few years moved to Arizona. I still can enjoy the comfort foods of the southwest but nothing compares to that of New Mexico. Thank you for sharing. I would love this adorable pan for my cooking. Thank you.

  339. Diane
    Reply

    My husband loves these turkey breast patties that really need to be cooked in a nonstick pan, that would be my first choice.

  346. Jennifer @ Mother Thyme
    Reply

    This are brilliant, Lauren! My hubby will go crazy for this. I would definitely fry up some eggs in these pans.

  347. Rachel C
    Reply

    I would cook scrambled eggs, because I am loving my farmers market eggs, so creamy. (and I already posted, but I just started to follow you on Twitter). Thanks for the great giveaway.

  350. Margie
    Reply

    I would make scrambled eggs just like you did. I have a pan that I have loved for years but I think I have wore it out. I need a new non stick.

  359. Laura S.
    Reply

    Oh my goodness…I’m in desperate need of new pans! I would make some kind of stir fry. Thanks for the chance to enter!

  363. Jamie Danos
    Reply

    I have fulfilled all of the sweepstake requirements, by liking Teflon on Facebook and following them on Twitter and Liking your fabulous page on Facebook and following you on Twitter and Pintrest. I’m hoping I get selected to win this pot set, I’m so tired of stuck on eggs 🙁 can’t make breakfast nachos with stuck eggs, LOL! Thank you!

  365. Lori Summers
    Reply

    I will more than likely make my daughter some cheese eggs. She loves scrambled eggs with cheese in them!! I have gone through so many skillets and they always get all scratched up, even though I am extremely careful and rarely use anything but a wooden spoon. I would love to win these and be able to enjoy cooking without worrying about scratching!

  367. emily willingham
    Reply

    the first thing i will cook in these pans if i win is plain, ol’ scrambled eggs – a good test for non-stick, i think

  381. Omeghan
    Reply

    I would make a great seafood stir fry or crepes.
    And should I be a lucky winner, my prize would go to dear friend Peggy in Idaho, as I am Canadian.

  400. Lynda M.
    Reply

    I need some new pans! My daughter has been on a scrambled eggs kick lately, so I would probably make her some eggs 🙂

  414. Esther T.
    Reply

    I think I would try an omelet. I have tried, without success, to make them for quite some time. This sounds like a perfect pan for these.

  424. Lauren T
    Reply

    Obviously, if I won, I’d make these nachos. They sound INCREDIBLE and I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of it before! As much as I love both Mexican AND breakfast…jeez. The idea is genius!

  438. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
    Reply

    Love the idea of these nachos! Anything to be able to eat nachos more often!!
    I would make eggs first. I love my pans, but for some reason eggs stick to them! Would love to find pan that doesn’t happen to.

  441. Kristy
    Reply

    “What is the first thing you will cook in these pans if you win?”

    I would cook scrambled eggs for my son. I love the easy clean up.

  447. JP
    Reply

    I always need a nice non stick pan for crepes. Our favorite are with warm cinnamon spiced applesauce and a bit of whipped cream on top.

  448. Karly
    Reply

    Oh my gosh. You are a freakin’ genius.Would they still be breakfast nachos if I made them right now as a bedtime snack?

  449. Michelle S.
    Reply

    I would love a pan that I could then put in the oven so I could try out making frittatas (love with summer veggies), or any other type meal that starts on the stove and finishes in the oven. 🙂

  452. Mary-Michael
    Reply

    I was just saying the other day that I NEED a cast iron skillet. I am ashamed to admit I am a southern cook without one! I would make homemade deep dish pizza!!

  492. Tiffany
    Reply

    I would make my husband and son some awesome scrambled eggs!! I would love this Teflon pan!! I need a new one so badly!!!

    Also I liked Teflon on Facebook!

  500. Jessica Dee
    Reply

    I would love to try and make crepes! It seems like such a daunting task but I bet with a nice set of nonstick pans it would be a breeze 🙂

  515. Caitlin
    Reply

    Hmm, I have wanted a cast iron pan for AGES, I’m not sure what I’d make first.. Perhaps cornbread?! Maybe one of those strawberry shortcake recipes that has been floating around?! This breakfast for dinner recipe is a winner, too, though! I’d probably end up cooking in it non-stop for a week with every recipe I’ve ever seen for cast iron skillets.. and then start creating my own craziness.

    I’d make the world! That’s what I’d do!

  524. Stacy
    Reply

    I would totally make some Chicken Tacos, I was thinking about them yesterday at work and now I can’t get them out of my head!

  535. Katie
    Reply

    I would proooobably make these nachos! They’re perfect for my scrambled egg-loving, bean-hating boyfriend 🙂

  553. Krista
    Reply

    Love that the pans can go in the oven! I would cook fish, on the stove first to get a crispy skin then finish in the oven 🙂

  558. Robin Moss
    Reply

    I NEED these pans. My non stick is now sticking, so these would be wonderful. I love making omelets with lots of cheese.

  562. megan
    Reply

    Oh, I love anything southwest as well! I’d probably make some sort of fajitas or quesadillas or enchiladas! Yum! Maybe that’s what I should do for supper!

  610. Ina
    Reply

    I will make beef broccoli stir fry, & I liked Teflon, & Lauren’s latest on Facebook, & on pinterest…..& I would love to win this give away!

  619. AmberMoore
    Reply

    I follow you already on Facebook and pinterest. I will make eggs and sausage for my husband and pancakes for my boys.

  627. Kristina
    Reply

    I think I’d have to make these nachos! Never thought to add eggs before, I too am a nacho addict. I love that you can toss those pans under the broiler.

  628. Debbie
    Reply

    I follow you on facebook,i liked teflon on facebook. I would love these pans I could really use them. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

  630. Amanda
    Reply

    5. I follow Lauren’s Latest on Twitter….which I was shocked that I wasn’t already following you before this giveaway since I feel like I’m electronically stalking you 🙂

      1. DanelleL
        Reply

        I Liked Laurens Latest on Facebook
        I Follow Laurens Latest on Twitter
        And I Follow Laurens Latest on Pinterest

  634. Katie Lynn
    Reply

    Fajitas. I need a good new pan for making fajitas after an…accident involving a boy and a very rough sponge on my pampered chef sauté pan. Le sigh.

  639. Amanda
    Reply

    1. The first thing I would use the pans for would probably be the breakfast nachos since I want scrambled eggs….now!

  641. Ellen @ The Baking Bluenoser
    Reply

    I am going to make caramelized onions to put on my pizzas! I loooove caramelized…well, anything!

  645. Jessen
    Reply

    Probably the Breakfast Omelets I make Every Morning for the Peeps in my household!! It seems I’m the only one who Loves and Enjoys cooking, and if I don’t, take out would be an everyday thing (for Them) – I ain’t havin’ That!
    *And this giveaway is Perfect Timing, because I just said on Monday that I need a New Pan – Mine is so beat!

  646. Annika E
    Reply

    My non-stick pan is starting to get worn so I definitely need a new one to make my hashbrown breakfast casserole!

  658. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
    Reply

    Love these! My husband and I are always eating some sort of nacho-like dish but have yet to have them for breakfast!

  673. Jessica Smith
    Reply

    I Liked Teflon on Facebook
    I Follow Teflon on Twitter
    I Liked Laurens Latest on Facebook
    I Follow Laurens Latest on Twitter
    And I Follow Laurens Latest on Pinterest

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