This Tex-Mex sheet pan breakfast is full of veggies, eggs, and more. It is super flavorful and is a great way to start you day. It also makes a great breakfast for dinner option if you are looking for some variety in your dinner menu.
This Tex-Mex style sheet pan meal is so versatile, adaptable and delicious. It is a nutritious way to start your day and it’s great for dinner as well.
Chayote squash is a new to me ingredient. It isn’t super popular in my small midwestern town.
So, when I saw some I had to give them a go. The only issue when trying something new is deciding what to make.
I have been loving sheet pan meals lately. Generally they are pretty low fuss to put together with minimal clean up afterwards too.
So I thought it would be fun to put together a Tex-Mex style sheet pan meal playing to the origins of the squash. After rifling through my pantry and fridge, inspiration struck.
I pulled out some of my favorite staples like black beans and chili powder. I had onions and peppers from our CSA, so they went in too.
After tossing in some cubed potatoes and the cubed chayote, we really had something going! Baddabing, baddaboom… dinner was in the oven.
The eggs get added a bit later to keep them from getting too dried out and rubbery. Just make them little nests and crack them right in.
Some diced tomatoes and cilantro added a fresh finish and a colorful garnish. A little hot sauce on top was really good too! I was quite pleased with the results.
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I wasn’t so sure what my husband would think though. Breakfast food isn’t his favorite any time and especially not for dinner.
He later admitted he had his doubts when he saw what I had made, but that didn’t stop him from going back for more. He ended up eating half the trayful!
This had my mom’s name written all over it, so I sent her a picture as well. She was immediately interested and declared she was not waiting for me to post the recipe, she needed it now.
Being the good daughter I am, I obliged and sent it over. She made a batch the next day subbing in sweet potatoes for the chayote.
She and my dad loved it. They have had it more times than us now. I guess we had better catch up!
Carlee’s Tips and Tricks
- If you don’t have chayote, more potatoes or sweet potatoes are a good substitute.
- I can also see cubes of butternut or buttercup squash being great as part of the mix.
- You could meal prep this by making a tray of the vegetables ahead of time and just warming them and topping with a fried egg during the week.
Tex-Mex Sheet Pan Breakfast
Ingredients
- 2 chayote squash
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn defrosted frozen works well
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 eggs
- diced tomatoes, cilantro, hot sauce etc. for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Slice the 2 chayote squash in half. Remove the pit and peel the exterior. Dice into about ½″ cubes.
- Dice the 2 medium potatoes, 1 small onion, and 1 bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the 1 Tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoons chili powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Toss the chopped veggies, 15 oz can black beans and 1 cup corn in the oil and seasoning. Spread over lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once half way through.
- Make 6 wells in the veggies and fill with cracked eggs. Put one or two eggs in each well depending on how hearty you want each portion to be.
- Return to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes, cilantro and hot sauce if desired.
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Thank you so much!
I know this won't surprise you, but my husband does not approve of breakfast for dinner,
and I have yet to change his view on this, but I continue to try!!
I love this recipe, and have never baked eggs in the oven. Definitely trying this!
What is it about those husbands of ours?! I hope you enjoy it!
It's healthy, easy and delicious!