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Sizzle up your morning with this protein-packed Mexican breakfast duo – Chorizo and Eggs – the tastiest way to kickstart your day!
A Mexican Classic to Love
Being Mexican, we eat a lot of Mexican food at our house, even at breakfast, especially Chorizo and Eggs.
But, what is Chorizo?
Chorizo Recipe is a spicy Mexican sausage. It’s easy to cook, flavorful, and goes with many different morning dishes. Our favorite version is our great-Grandma Bean Burro’s chorizo and eggs in our homemade Flour Tortillas.
There’s a lot to love:
- Bold and spicy flavor. This easy breakfast idea is perfect for those who love a little kick in their breakfast.
- Quick and easy. With minimal prep and cook time, this recipe is perfect for those busy mornings.
- Versatile. Make a variety of dishes such as breakfast tacos, Burrito Recipe, or served with tortillas and Canned Refried Beans.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup Mexican-style chorizo or more to taste – Most stores carry a few different kinds of chorizo, but we typically pick up the Mexican chorizo, found near the sausage. You can also make Homemade Chorizo.
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 whole eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- Monterey jack cheese shredded (optional)
How to Cook Chorizo and Eggs
- CHORIZO. Add 1 tablespoon butter to a large nonstick skillet and melt on medium heat.
- Add ½ cup pork chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Mix in 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
- EGGS. While chorizo is cooking, add 6 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.
- CHEESE. 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). Pair with flour or corn tortillas.
Complete the Meal
- Side dishes: Breakfast Potatoes Recipe, Flour Tortilla Recipe, Canned Refried Beans
- Drinks: Mexican Hot Chocolate, Horchata Recipe, Orange Juice Smoothie
- More Mexican breakfast: Breakfast Tacos, Best Breakfast Burrito Recipe, Chilaquiles Recipe
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Chorizo and Eggs
Equipment
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
make chorizo and eggs less spicy?
- Dampen the heat by pairing huevos con chorizo with flour tortillas, scrambled eggs, black beans, cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
How to store chorizo and eggs?
- Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
How to Freeze?
- Freeze chorizo sausage in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag for up to 2 months.
I love using chorizO in my breakfast burritos. This is a DELICIOUS recipe and easier to make than I thought it would be.
Such a flavorful breakfast! Love the idea of serving them in tortillas…yum!
Chorizo is always Our first choice of sausage. According to your chOice of heat you can choose mild or hot. We prefer mild. You caN put as many eggs as you want. Its a favorite breakfast of ours!
i can honestly say i have never had this until about a month ago. I am hooked and so is my family. Love this recipe!
These are my favorite! I eat them with low carb tortillas!
This was absolutely amazing! A new favorite breakfast in my house!
Love! and i hope that everyone who has never had a chorizo… shoud try one right now!
Saving! I need this in my life it aounds so ama l!
Wow, this was so tasty!! I love the amount of kick & the potatoes added were a great addition. I think we will add some hash browns next time!
great recipe, love chorizo and eggs, thank you