Loaded Mexican Sheet Pan Baked Eggs

If you've ever had a childhood fantasy of eating nachos for breakfast, your dream is about to come true-but in a wonderful, healthy way! These Loaded Mexican Sheet Pan Baked Eggs are the ultimate "Lazy Way" breakfast hack. Instead of standing over a hot stove flipping individual eggs for a crowd, you simply crack, top, and bake them all in one pan. It's a one-pan wonder that delivers those bold, zesty flavors we all love, using healthy eggs and fresh veggies to keep things light.

Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or looking for a high-protein, 1 ww point weeknight dinner, this vegetarian and gluten-free sheet pan egg bake is a total game-changer. Plus, with my special "steam secret" included in the instructions, you'll get perfectly set whites and spectacular runny yolks every single time! And this is the tastiest and easiest way to make sunny-side-up eggs in the oven!

🥘 Ingredient Notes

This Sheet Pan Eggs recipe pairs eggs with Mexican nacho flavors!

To get that "breakfast nacho" vibe while keeping things healthy, here is what you need to know about the ingredients:

• Eggs: Use large, fresh eggs. For the best visual appeal, try to keep the yolks intact when cracking them onto the pan.
• Salsa: I recommend using a chunky salsa rather than a watery one. This ensures the eggs don't become soupy while baking.
• Tamed Jalapeños: These provide the incredible flavor of a jalapeño without the intense heat. If you love spice, feel free to use fresh sliced jalapeños instead.
• Low-fat Cheddar: I use a light cheddar to keep the WW points low, but it still melts beautifully over the warm eggs.
• The Water Hack: Don't skip the 2 teaspoons of water! It creates just enough steam in the oven to cook the tops of the eggs perfectly without making the bottoms rubbery.
• Gluten-Free Tortillas: If you are making the "tortilla toast," ensure your brand is certified gluten-free if you have a sensitivity or allergy.

📖Variations & Substitutions

• Add Protein: If you aren't strictly vegetarian, you can sprinkle on some pre-cooked lean ground turkey, turkey bacon bits, or even a little leftover taco meat before baking. It turns these eggs into a spectacular, high-protein meal.
• The "5-a-Day" Veggie Boost: This recipe is a great "fridge clearer!" You can add finely diced red bell peppers, corn kernels, or even a handful of fresh baby spinach before adding the cheese. It's a spectacular way to hit your fruit and veggie goals early in the day.
• Cheese Swaps: While I use low-fat cheddar to keep the points down, you can swap it for Pepper Jack for an extra kick of heat or Cotija cheese for a more authentic Mexican street-food flavor.
• Dairy-Free: To make this recipe completely dairy-free, simply use your favorite vegan cheddar shreds or omit the cheese entirely and top with extra creamy guacamole after baking.

🔪Step-by-Step: How to Make Sheet Pan Baked Eggs

1. Step 1: If you are making the tortilla toast to go along with this egg dish, spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and Bake tortillas for 4-6 minutes at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until lightly browned.

2. Step 2: Carefully crack eggs onto a 9X13 sheet pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Try to spread them out the best you can, but they will go where they want to go, so don't worry! TIP: Add a little bit of water (about 2 tsps,), dribbling between eggs, spreading as evenly as possible * According to Food & Wine, this technique is the best way to avoid rubbery whites and underdone yolks because the steam from the water helps the eggs cook evenly, transferring heat all the way through to the tops of the eggs. 

3. Step 3: Add your toppings, distributing evenly, over eggs.

4. Step 4: Add the cheese last. Bake eggs at 425 degrees F/220 degrees C on the middle rack for 8-10 minutes.  * If you like the yolks a little firmer, then cook for longer (you will need to keep an eye on it). NOTE: if you cook a ½ sheet (6 eggs), it needs less time - only 7-8 minutes.

5. Step 5: Remove the tortillas from the oven when they are lightly browned (check at 4 minutes) and cool. Then cut each tortilla into 6 pieces. Spread with guacamole, if desired.

6. Step 6: Remove eggs when whites are firm, but not rubbery, and cheese is melted.

🥘What to eat with this Mexican Sheet Pan Egg Bake

I like to serve these eggs with Air Fryer Turkey Sausage and a Classic Fruit Salad (shown).

👪 Serving Size

This makes 12 servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.
*** Note: I found that if I cooked a ½ sheet (6 eggs) it needed less cook time - only 7-8 minutes.

🔢WW Points

This is WW friendly at 1 point, but the guacamole and tortilla toast are additional points.

🌡️Storage

Store these oven-baked eggs in an airtight container for up to 2 days. These ingredients don't stand up to freezing.

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