When it comes to crowd-pleasing snacks for movie nights or big games, cheesy nachos are right up there with buffalo wings and party mixes. But why stop at snack time? If you've ever fantasized about having a king-size plate of nachos as a full meal, we've got great news for you. With some work, those crispy tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese can actually be transformed into delicious, filling meals for any time of day — and yes, that includes the most important one, too.
Now, we're not about to tell you to eat just chips and cheese sauce for breakfast. After all, breakfast should keep you fueled until lunchtime. Instead of that, try pairing your nachos with breakfast staples like eggs and sausage.
This way, you get to enjoy the satisfying crunch and cheesy goodness of nachos while still having a hearty, balanced meal to kickstart your day. Eggs are, of course, the addition that will instantly take your nachos into breakfast territory. Two common ways to incorporate eggs are by frying or scrambling separately, before adding them to the nachos pan.
Making a basic breakfast nachos Start with a base of your favorite tortilla chips, then let loose with classic morning ingredients. As we mentioned earlier, you can upgrade your typical cheesy nachos with a fried egg . The richness of the creamy yolk will blend in very well with the melted cheese.
Simply place those sunny side ups (or whichever type of fried egg is your favorite) on top of your nachos once they come out of t.