Simple Mexican Breakfast Tostadas with Eggs

These Mexican Breakfast Tostadas topped with a sunny side up egg are perfect for serving a group at brunch because everyone can customize their toppings.

I have a confession. I’m not a big breakfast/brunch person. I’m also not a big egg person. And here in Portland, where they’re putting runny eggs on everything and waiting hours in line for brunch when it’s pouring rain outside… I start to get this sinking feeling that I don’t belong. 😕

Last weekend, I set out to change all that with these Mexican Breakfast Tostadas with a sunny side up egg and bacon on top.

These tostadas don’t need much more than a runny egg and some bacon to be spectacular. But, let’s just go ahead and have a little more fun with them…

We’re topping the tostadas with spiced black beans and cheddar cheese and letting it get all melty in our hot oven. To that, add your perfectly cooked egg, crispy bacon, and any other toppings that you love. I sprinkled mine with a bit of cotija cheese, cilantro, avocado and cherry tomatoes.

Carton of eggs.

Ingredients needed

  • Bacon – You can also leave off the bacon to make vegetarian breakfast tostadas.
  • Eggs – I like to prepare my eggs sunny side up. But they can also be scrambled, etc.
  • Tostada Shells
  • Black Beans – I love making black beans in the instant pot. It’s so quick + easy! You can also use refried beans or pinto beans.
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Spices – Cumin, chili powder, salt. Or, simply use a sprinkling of taco seasoning.
  • Garlic
  • Lime Juice
  • Toppings – Cotija cheese, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, lime, salsa, pico de gallo.

How to make them

  • Cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside to drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Combine the black beans with seasonings and process in a food processor until smooth.
  • Fry the eggs for 2-3 minutes until the whites have set. Set aside. Or, scramble the eggs.
  • Arrange tostada shells on a baking sheet and spread with the black bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 400-degrees until the cheese is melted.
  • Add bacon and cooked eggs on top and top with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!
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Breakfast tostada ideas for toppings

  • Eggs: Sunny side up, fried, or scrambled.
  • Beans: I love these instant pot black beans. You can also use refried beans or pinto beans.
  • Cheese: Cotija cheese, cheddar cheese or pepperjack.
  • Meat: Bacon, chorizo sausage, or turkey sausage.
  • Vegetables: Avocado, tomatoes, radishes, pickled onions.

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Breakfast Tostadas

These Mexican Breakfast Tostadas are perfect for serving a group at brunch because everyone can customize their toppings and the style of eggs that they prefer.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 tostadas

Ingredients

  • 8 strips thick cut bacon

Black Beans:

  • 1 14.5 ounce can black beans (drained)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 lime (juiced)
  • Salt (to taste)

Tostadas:

Instructions

Bacon:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy. Set aside to drain on a paper towel lined plate.

Black Beans:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Sunny Side Up Eggs:

  • Add canola oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat to medium-high. Crack a few eggs at a time into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes, until the whites have set. Set aside.

Tostadas:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the tostada shells in an even layer on baking sheet.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons black bean mixture over the top of each tostada, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Place bacon and cooked eggs on top of the heated tostadas, top with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro and cotija cheese.
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Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1.5mg

This post was originally published in 2017. It was updated in 2023 to add new content. The brunch tostadas recipe remains the same. Enjoy!

12 thoughts on “Simple Mexican Breakfast Tostadas with Eggs”

  1. These are all of my favorite flavors packed into one! And I’m a sucker for a savory breakfast, especially mexi inspired. These look so good! I’m glad I found you 🙂

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  2. Wow, looks fantastic and delish! Your hard work and that carton of eggs paid off – beautiful photos! This is a nice breakfast/brunch idea for something other than the typical omelettes, scrambles and french toast, too.

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  3. As a devoted fan of the breakfast burrito, I approve of this breakfast concept. And am inspired to take a little breakfast burrito detour with these tasty tostadas!

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  4. I’m smiling because bacon gets me excited too. We really love our bacon in this house. I can tell you right now those breakfast tostadas would be a big hit here!

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  5. Uh, yeah I think this dish could convince just about anyone to like breakfast/brunch and it looks like something I should be making this weekend.

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