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Name: Loaded Breakfast Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz tortilla chips; 1 lb breakfast sausage; 8 large eggs; 2 tbsp water; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp granulated garlic; 1 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 cups chili beans; 16 oz pepper jack cheese; 1/4 cup cilantro; 4 green onions; salsa or pico de gallo; jalapeños; avocado; sour cream

This morning twist on nachos features scrambled eggs, savory sausage, hearty beans, and gooey melted cheese. Simply pile on whatever extras you love, and you've got breakfast ready to enjoy!

By Jason Miller, Weeknight Cook & Household Coordinator

Prep: 15 minCook: 5 minServes: 8

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Good Mexican-inspired cooking is all about bold flavors and fresh ingredients coming together without fuss, and this recipe captures that spirit perfectly. This loaded breakfast nachos is the kind of meal that gets everyone to the table fast — it is vibrant, satisfying, and endlessly customizable to suit your household's tastes.

Add the garlic after the other aromatics have softened — it burns faster than onions and can turn bitter if it hits high heat for too long. When adding dairy, lower the heat first and stir continuously. Cream and cheese can break if they hit a rolling boil, and you want a silky, smooth result.

Set out the toppings buffet-style and let everyone build their own — it is half the fun and means everyone gets exactly what they want. This recipe also works beautifully as a base for burrito bowls, nachos, or a loaded quesadilla the next day.

Ingredients

12 oz tortilla chips
1 lb breakfast sausage
8 large eggs
2 tbsp water
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
1 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups chili beans
16 oz pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup cilantro
4 green onions
salsa or pico de gallo
jalapeños
avocado
sour cream

Nutrition (Per 8 servings)*

700

Calories

33g

Protein

39g

Carbs

46g

Fat

Fiber

1481mg

Sodium

* AI-estimated values only — not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread the tortilla chips across it. Set aside.
Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sausage. Cook and crumble the sausage until it is uniformly browned and no longer pink in the center. Transfer the sausage to a medium-size bowl and drain any excess grease from the skillet.
While the sausage is cooking, combine the eggs, water, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. When the sausage finishes cooking, add a tablespoon of butter to the empty skillet over medium-low heat. Pour the eggs into the melted butter and cook over medium-low heat, gently scrambling them as they cook.
Let them cook without messing with them too much. When the eggs are barely solid and still a bit wet, transfer them to the bowl with the sausage. You want to avoid overcooking them, because they will finish cooking in the oven and you don't want them to overcook.
Start assembling the nachos by sprinkling about a third of the cheese over the tortilla chips. Evenly distribute the sausage and eggs over the chips. Top evenly with the beans. Sprinkle generously with the remaining cheese.
Bake for about 3-5 minutes, just until the cheese melts. Serve the nachos hot with the toppings of your choice.