Roasted Corn and Fried Egg Tacos Recipe
These Roasted Corn and Fried Egg Tacos are a vibrant and satisfying meal featuring fried eggs nestled in a crispy cheese ring, topped with roasted corn, refried black beans, pickled onions, cilantro, and Cotija cheese. Served on warm tortillas with a drizzle of your favorite spicy verde sauce, they combine creamy, tangy, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 tacos 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup melty quesadilla-style cheese
- 1 cup frozen roasted corn (thawed)
- 3–4 tortillas
- 1/2 cup refried black beans
Toppings
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
- Aji verde, zhoug, or salsa verde (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat to warm it up.
- Form the cheese ring: Add the quesadilla-style cheese to the skillet, shaping it into a ring. Let it start melting slightly.
- Add the egg: Crack an egg directly into the center of the melting cheese ring.
- Arrange roasted corn: Spoon roasted corn evenly around the edge of the egg within the cheese ring.
- Manage cheese edges: Once the cheese edges start to turn golden brown, gently push them inward with a spatula to help contain the egg and reveal crispy lacy edges.
- Cook covered: Cover the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny, or cook to your preferred doneness.
- Assemble the tacos: Transfer the cheese and egg to a warm tortilla spread with refried black beans.
- Add toppings: Finish by topping with pickled red onions, chopped cilantro, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with your choice of aji verde, zhoug, or salsa verde.
Notes
- Frozen roasted corn should be thawed before use for best texture.
- Quesadilla-style cheese like Oaxaca or mozzarella works well for melting and crisping.
- Pickled red onions can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Adjust cooking time to achieve preferred egg yolk consistency.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy cheese texture and runny yolk contrast.
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