1 ¼cupsshredded cheddar, pepper jack, or Mexican blend cheesedivided
Eggs and Avocado
4largeeggs
1mediumavocado
¼cupfresh cilantro leaves
Optional Serving
Tortilla chips or tortillasfor serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Drain and rinse the pinto beans. Remove the casings from the breakfast sausage if needed.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or ovenproof nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into bite-sized pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
Add the potatoes to the skillet and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes.
Add the beans, sausage, salsa, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Create divots in the mixture with the back of a spoon and crack an egg into each divot.
Bake until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, pit and slice the avocado and coarsely chop the cilantro.
Remove the skillet from the oven and top with the avocado and cilantro. Serve with more salsa and tortilla chips or tortillas, if desired.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a celebration and can be easily adjusted according to personal preferences.