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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Chorizo and Egg
A spicy, savory breakfast sandwich often served on a roll or in a tortilla.
Contains common allergens
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- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the loose chorizo, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the fat renders and the meat is thoroughly cooked and slightly crispy.
- 2
In a small bowl, lightly beat the two eggs with a fork.
- 3
Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Pour the beaten eggs directly into the pan with the cooked chorizo and its rendered fat.
- 4
Scramble the mixture gently with a spatula for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are soft, fluffy, and fully integrated with the spicy sausage. Remove from heat.
- 5
Split the bolillo roll and toast it lightly.
- 6
Scoop the hot chorizo and egg mixture generously into the roll. Top with crumbled queso fresco and fresh cilantro, close the roll, and serve hot.
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66/100
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Nutrition
per serving585
Calories
37 g
Protein
3 g
Carbs
46 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
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Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
Chorizo con huevo is a beloved Mexican breakfast, scrambling fresh, soft Mexican chorizo into eggs so the bright red, spiced fat coats everything. Tucked into a bolillo roll, it becomes a torta de chorizo con huevo, a hearty handheld breakfast common at Mexican cafes and home tables.
Listahan note
This version cooks the chorizo first until its fat fully renders, then scrambles the eggs directly in that spiced fat instead of in fresh oil, so the eggs pick up all the chorizo color and flavor.
Technique cues
- Rendering the chorizo until it crisps releases the orange spiced fat that becomes the cooking medium and the seasoning for the eggs.
- Dropping the heat to medium-low before the eggs go in keeps them soft and custardy instead of rubbery against the hot sausage.
- Scrambling the eggs right in the rendered fat folds the chorizo and egg into one integrated mixture rather than two separate components.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Beat the eggs and split the roll while the chorizo renders so everything is ready when the eggs go in.
- Make-ahead
- Cook the chorizo ahead and refrigerate; reheat it and scramble fresh eggs in the morning for a fast build.
- Leftover move
- Roll leftover chorizo and egg into a warm tortilla for breakfast tacos the next day.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Wipe the rendered chorizo fat from the skillet with a paper towel while warm before washing to cut the grease.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed)
Main protein and flavor base
Purpose: Fresh chorizo's spiced, fatty crumble is the soul of the dish and seasons the eggs as it cooks.
Handling: Break it apart and cook until the fat renders and the bits crisp.
Adaptation: Soy chorizo renders less fat, so add a little oil to scramble the eggs.
eggs
Binder and bulk
Purpose: The eggs carry the chorizo, soaking up its color and fat into a soft scramble.
Handling: Beat them lightly and add to the pan off high heat so they stay soft.
Adaptation: A soft tofu scramble works for an egg-free version and still soaks up the chorizo fat.
queso fresco (crumbled)
Cooling finish
Purpose: The mild, salty crumble cools the spicy scramble and adds texture.
Handling: Crumble it over the hot filling just before closing the roll.
Adaptation: Cotija is saltier; a mild Oaxaca melts more if you want it gooey.
fresh cilantro
Fresh herb
Purpose: Cilantro adds a bright, grassy lift against the rich, spicy sausage.
Handling: Add it at the end so it stays fresh and does not wilt into the eggs.
Adaptation: Sliced green onion gives a milder fresh note for cilantro-averse eaters.
bolillo roll
Vessel
Purpose: The crusty, soft-crumbed roll holds the loose scramble and soaks up the spiced fat.
Handling: Split and toast it lightly so it braces the wet filling.
Adaptation: A French roll or even a flour tortilla works for a taco-style version.
Technique notes
- Do not drain the rendered chorizo fat; that orange fat is the flavor that makes the eggs taste like chorizo con huevo.
- Pull the eggs while they still look slightly underdone since they keep cooking off the heat in the warm pan.
- Toast the bolillo cut-side down on the same pan to pick up a little of the leftover chorizo flavor.
Ingredient swaps
- Dairy-free direction
- Skip the queso fresco; the chorizo and egg carry enough richness on their own.
- Egg-free direction
- Scramble crumbled firm tofu in the chorizo fat instead of eggs; it soaks up the same spiced color.
- Lower-fat direction
- Spoon off some rendered fat before adding the eggs, though you will lose a little of the chorizo flavor.
Serve alongside
- Refried beans
- Sliced avocado
- Roasted salsa
- Fried plantains
- Cafe de olla
- Fresh orange juice
- Mexican hot chocolate
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Cooked chorizo and egg keeps in the fridge up to 3 days in a sealed container.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave in short bursts so the eggs do not turn rubbery.
- The chorizo alone freezes up to 2 months; scramble fresh eggs after thawing for the best texture.
Equipment
- Nonstick skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
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