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Huevos con Chorizo (Eggs with Chorizo)
Huevos con Chorizo is an easy, high protein breakfast or brunch that comes together in just 15 minutes! This flavor packed classic Mexican breakfast is only 2 ingredients. Serve with corn tortillas, avocado and frijoles (refried beans).
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 Mexican chorizo sausage (raw)
- 6 eggs
- salt (to taste)
For Serving (Optional)
- refried beans (homemade or store bought)
- cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- corn or flour tortillas
- avocado (sliced)
- green onion (finely diced for garnish)
- Jalapeño (fresh or pickled, or hot pepper of choice)
- Pico de Gallo
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan on medium heat. Use a knife to carefully slice the casing of each chorizo sausage down the center. Discard the casing and add the meat to a frying pan.
- Use a spatula to crumble the meat into bite sized pieces. Allow the meat to sauté for 5-7 minutes or until browned.Note: as the meat cooks it will release oil. Depending on the brand of sausage used there may be excess oil left in the pan. If needed, remove oil with a spoon to leave only enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
- In a small bowl whisk together the eggs. Pour over the cooked chorizo and allow to set for 1 minute before stirring. Then, gently stir the eggs and chorizo and cook to preferred scrambled egg doneness, about 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Serve with a side of refried beans topped with cotija cheese, corn tortillas and sliced avocado. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Notes on Chorizo: Mexican Chorizo is a raw sausage, not smoked or cured. If you cannot find Mexican Chorizo you can also use Spanish chorizo (cured) or Portuguese chouriço (smoked). If using Spanish or Portuguese, cut the sausage into small bite sized pieces and then follow the recipe per usual.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
312mg
(104%)
Sodium
1477mg
(62%)
Potassium
91mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
830IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 312mg | 104% |
| Sodium | 1477mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.