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Huevos al albañil

Published: Dec 19, 2014 by Maura Wall Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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How to make huevos al albañil (Mexican bricklayer's eggs). Recipe via theothersideofthetortilla.com.

This post is part of a compensated campaign with BUSH’S Cocina LatinaTM and Latina Bloggers Connect but all opinions and the recipe here are my own.

Holiday vacation is my favorite time of year because it means I have time to make a special breakfast every day! This version of huevos al albañil, also known as bricklayer’s eggs, is a popular breakfast dish in Mexico.

The key to what makes huevos al albañil different from other egg dishes is that the eggs are scrambled and mixed with salsa, and cooked together so the salsa fuses with the eggs. They shouldn’t be too soupy when cooked; just wet enough that the salsa keeps everything moist. Whether you prefer to use salsa verde or salsa roja is up to you! The dish is served layered from the bottom up with a fried tortilla, beans, a scrambled egg and salsa mixture and then toppings such as crema mexicana and queso cotija, if desired.

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Some recipes for huevos al albañil don’t call for tortillas on the bottom, in which case the beans are served alongside the scrambled egg and salsa mixture.

We’re salsa verde lovers in my household, so I typically make this dish with salsa verde and black beans. On the rare occasion that I make this dish with salsa roja, I swap the black beans for pinto beans. It's also dependent on your personal taste whether you want to use refried beans or frijoles de olla that have been mashed.

In this dish, I've used Bush's Cocina Latina Frijoles Negros Machacados — which are smashed and seasoned with poblano chiles, tomatoes and a little bacon — and my homemade salsa verde. If you want to use salsa roja, you can substitute the black beans for Bush's Cocina Latina Frijoles Charros Machacados — which are smashed pinto beans with tomatoes, serrano chiles and a little bit of bacon. Both are delicious options your family will love!

I made this dish for my suegro for breakfast the other day, and he loved it! Traditional tastes are really important in our family, so to get his stamp of approval let me know this recipe was a winner. I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast with your family, too!

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Huevos al albañil

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Huevos al albañil

Huevos al albañil, also known as bricklayer's eggs, is a Mexican breakfast dish made with scrambled eggs, salsa, and beans layered on a fried tortilla.

Ingredients

  • 2 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 8 ounces (½ can) Bush’s Cocina Latina Frijoles Negros Machacados
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup salsa verde plus more for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons crema mexicana
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon queso cotija for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat beans over medium heat until warmed through. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
  2. Scramble three eggs with 1 ½ tablespoons of water and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  3. In a frying pan over medium heat, cook scrambled eggs and when they’re about ½ to ¾ of the way cooked, add ¼ cup salsa verde and mix in well with the eggs. Continue cooking until they reach desired consistency.
  4. In a small frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil while the eggs are still cooking. When the oil is hot, lightly fry each tortilla on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Remove from oil and drain on a plate line with paper towels.
  5. To assemble: Spread half the beans on each tortilla, top with scrambled egg and salsa mixture, drizzle with crema mexicana, more salsa if desired, and sprinkle queso cotija on top if desired.
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  1. Kate says

    January 05, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    This looks like a delicious breakfast, definitely going to give this one a try!

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  2. Violeta says

    March 01, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I love to use those Bush’s Cocina Latina Frijoles Negros Machacados, and all the others. Wonderful post!

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