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September 27, 2024

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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.

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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.

Ingredients needed

Carton of eggs.
  • 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!
These Bacon Breakfast Tostadas are perfect for serving a group at brunch because everyone can customize their toppings & the style of eggs that they prefer. | platingsandpairings.com

Topping ideas

  • 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.
  • Sauces: Poblano Cream Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro Lime Crema, Chipotle Salsa, Guacamole.

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Mexican 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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Serves 8 tostadas
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins

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:

  • 8 crunchy corn tostada shells
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • salt and pepper
  • Cotija cheese (finely grated)
  • Cilantro
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Avocado (sliced)
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges, for garnish)

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.

Notes

Topping ideas
  • 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.
  • Sauces: Poblano Cream Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro Lime Crema, Chipotle Salsa, Guacamole.

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

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12 responses

  1. Lindsay
    March 23, 2017

    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 🙂

    Reply
    1. Erin
      March 24, 2017

      Thank you for stopping by Lindsay!

      Reply
  2. Tami
    March 23, 2017

    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.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      March 24, 2017

      Thanks Tami – You learn something new every day – And for me, that was learning to make eggs 🙂

      Reply
  3. Bethany @ athletic avocado
    March 24, 2017

    While I’m normally a sweet breakfast person, these tostadas look too good not to eat at breakfast time! And MMMM bacon!

    Reply
  4. cakespy
    March 24, 2017

    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!

    Reply
  5. Michelle
    March 27, 2017

    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!

    Reply
  6. Sandra Watts
    March 27, 2017

    These look absolutely amazing!

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  7. Carol Borchardt
    March 27, 2017

    It’s dinner time right now and I would make these right now! Great for dinner, too!

    Reply
  8. Aimee
    March 30, 2017

    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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    1. Erin
      April 4, 2017

      Enjoy Aimee!

      Reply
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Hi, I’m Erin!

Can I pour you a glass of wine? Let’s have some fun in the kitchen! Maybe some pasta? A juicy steak? I’ve got loads of yummy, easy recipes for you! Because cooking should feel as comfy as your favorite yoga pants. ♥

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