Description
This spicy and savory scramble features eggs cooked with bold chorizo and fresh jalapeños for a protein-packed breakfast with a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 pound Mexican chorizo (raw or cooked, casing removed)
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, tortillas for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chorizo until browned and fully cooked. If using cooked chorizo, sauté until heated through.
- 2. Add chopped jalapeño and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- 3. In a bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4. Push chorizo and jalapeños to one side of the pan. Add oil or butter if needed, then pour in the eggs.
- 5. Let eggs sit briefly, then gently stir and scramble until just set.
- 6. Mix chorizo and jalapeños into the scrambled eggs.
- 7. Serve hot with optional toppings like cheese, cilantro, avocado, or wrapped in tortillas.
Notes
- For milder heat, substitute jalapeño with green bell pepper or use just half.
- Great for breakfast tacos, burritos, or served over toast.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 285mg
Keywords: eggs and chorizo, spicy breakfast, jalapeño eggs, breakfast scramble