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Roasted Corn and Fried Egg Tacos

Roasted Corn and Fried Egg Tacos for a Flavor-Packed Breakfast

Try these Roasted Corn and Fried Egg Tacos for a quick and delicious breakfast packed with flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 tacos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 2 cups frozen Mexican roasted corn or fresh corn
  • 4 large fried eggs add shredded cheese for the cheese skirt effect
  • 4 pieces corn tortillas for a gluten-free option
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese or omit for a dairy-free alternative
  • 1/4 cup cilantro optional
  • 1 cup pickled onions prepare ahead of time
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Aji Verde or mix mayo with Tajin

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • dry skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare pickled onions by soaking thinly sliced red onions in a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté corn for about 5-7 minutes until heated through and caramelized.
  3. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or over stove flame for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  4. In a non-stick skillet, heat oil, create a cheese ring, and crack an egg in the center for about 2-3 minutes until crispy.
  5. Assemble tacos with warm tortillas, sautéed corn, cheesy fried eggs, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and pickled onions.
  6. Serve assembled tacos hot off the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, warm tortillas before filling and consider making pickled onions in advance to enhance flavors.

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