Huevos Divorciados (divorced eggs) is an easy and delicious authentic Mexican breakfast dish perfect for any day of the week! It features a red and green salsa plated with fried eggs and garnished with cilantro and cotija cheese. Pay no attention to its sinister name – this recipe is flavorful, easy to make, and fun to serve!
Don’t think of this dish as a break up… it’s simply the best of both worlds!
Two kinds of fresh salsa, eggs, and tortillas come together to make up delicious and savory Mexican Huevos Divorciados. It takes minutes to prepare and goes great with refried beans on the side. To save even more time in the kitchen, the salsas can be made days ahead of time!
Huevos Divorciados = divorced eggs. This recipe is a play on huevos rancheros, but the name gives you a taste of Mexican humor. Separated by refried beans, the eggs sit in two different salsas, and they’re definitely not on speaking terms.
Sometimes the flavor of this Salsa will vary based on how fresh the tomatoes are. If its not deliciously vibrant out of the blender then you can always give it a 5-10 minute simmer in some oil over medium heat. This will further sweeten up the tomatoes and help it reach its full potential.
Believe it or not, the ominously named Huevos Divorciados come with the ability to keep the peace at the breakfast table.
This dish is typically served over fried corn tortillas, similar to Huevos Rancheros, but lately I serve it over a bed of potatoes and chorizo. The spicy potatoes are delicious when drenched in the fresh Salsas and this turns it into a more substantial meal for me. (If serving over corn tortillas sounds more appealing, you can see tips on frying the corn tortillas in the Huevos Rancheros post.)
There wont be anything to fight over as this dish is traditionally served with two freshly made Salsas. Yes, two!
Heat up a skillet over medium-low heat. I usually add both oil and butter to the pan. Gently crack the eggs into the pan. The recipe box below is enough for 2 people (4 eggs) but I find it easiest to cook the eggs two at a time when runny yolks are at a premium.
What are huevos divorciados?
Huevos divorciados, or “divorced eggs” in English, is an easy Mexican breakfast dish made with fried eggs and 2 types of salsas – one red and one green. It’s often served alongside corn tortillas, refried beans, breakfast potatoes, or on their own with the finished salsa roja on one side and the salsa verde on the other.
- Salsa vegetables – Tomatillos, Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, garlic, and yellow onion are simmered together to make the red and green salsas. Boiling these veggies together makes this recipe super speedy! You can remove the jalapeño stems and seeds to help both salsas taste less spicy.
- Cilantro – Chopped cilantro is needed in the salsa verde to help it taste bright and fresh.
- Eggs – Huevos divorciados are typically made with sunny-side up or fried eggs, but you could also use scrambled or poached eggs if you prefer.
- Toppings – Finish it off with a little Cotija cheese or queso fresco, cilantro, avocado, or sliced radishes on top!
Huevos Divorciados – Quick & Easy Mexican Breakfast Recipe
FAQ
Why are they called huevos divorciados?
What is the difference between huevos divorciados and rancheros?
How do you eat divorciados huevos?
How to make Huevos divorciados?
Top the tortillas with one egg each. Then, use the remaining beans to create a small barrier between the two eggs. Spoon the salsa verde – de tomatillo sauce – over one of the eggs. Next, spoon your salsa roja or red sauce over the other egg. Garnish your Huevos Divorciados with the sliced red onion and the chopped cilantro.
What to eat in Huevos divorciados?
It has everything you need – corn tortillas, salsa roja, salsa verde, refried beans, and of course, sunny-side-up eggs. They are called “divorced eggs” because they have two types of salsas, separated on the plate. They are delicious, easy to make, and very practical. What are Huevos Divorciados?
What is the difference between Huevos Rancheros & Huevos divorciados?
Huevos Divorciados, where two eggs are served topped with two different sauces, is a variation on Huevos Rancheros. The primary difference between the two is the additional sauce in the Huevos Divorciados. The green sauce, or salsa verde, is usually made of Mexican tomatillos.
What are divorced eggs?
The recipe is known in English as Divorced Eggs. The dish name comes from the way the eggs are served, that’s it, separated with an accompaniment in the middle (usually refried beans), and each egg drizzled with a different salsa. Think of huevos rancheros but using two delicious homemade salsas instead of one.