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Chorizo and Eggs
This easy Chorizo and Eggs recipe brings bold Mexican flavors to your morning, making it the perfect way to fuel your day.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 278 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup Mexican-style chorizo, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon butter to a large nonstick skillet and melt on medium heat.
- Add chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Mix in minced garlic.
- While chorizo is cooking, add eggs to a medium bowl and whisk together. Add salt and pepper and pour into skillet.
- Cook chorizo and eggs and stir for about 4-5 minutes or until eggs are cooked.
- Turn off skillet and top with shredded cheese, if desired. Remove from frying pan once cheese is melted. Serve warm topped with fresh cilantro or Homemade Salsa (optional).
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Notes
- STORE. Keep any leftover chorizo and eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- FREEZE in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
210mg
(70%)
Sodium
966mg
(40%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 210mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.