Description
This spicy and savory scramble features eggs cooked with bold chorizo and fresh jalapeños for a protein-packed breakfast with a kick.
Ingredients
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