Eggs A La Michoacan

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Eggs A La Michoacan features eggs simmered in a flavorful enchilada sauce, served with warm tortillas, cheese, and sour cream—perfect for a hearty Mexican breakfast or brunch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp bacon grease
  • 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (4 oz) can chopped chilies
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 6 eggs
  • margarine
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Saute chopped onion in a 12-inch Dutch oven with bacon grease until translucent.
  2. Add enchilada sauce, water, chopped chilies, oregano, and chili powder to the skillet.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Carefully slip unbroken eggs into the sauce.
  5. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until eggs are done.
  6. Warm corn tortillas on a cast-iron griddle and spread margarine on each.
  7. Remove one egg at a time with a spatula and place on a prepared tortilla.
  8. Season eggs to taste, then top with sauce, cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

897 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.7g 33% DV
Total Fat 64.2g 82% DV
Carbs 77g 28% DV
Fiber 21.6g 77% DV
Sugar 5g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11223.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1124.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 115.3mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 524.3mcg 58% DV
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 791.5mg 61% DV
Iron 15mg 83% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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