Get ready to transform your boring breakfast routine into a flavor-packed culinary adventure! This Chorizo Eggs with Salsa Verde recipe is not just a meal, it's a morning revolution that will wake up your taste buds and transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Mexico. Imagine crispy, spicy chorizo perfectly nestled with runny eggs, all topped with tangy salsa verde - this isn't just breakfast, it's a fiesta on a plate that will make you forget about plain old scrambled eggs forever!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound chorizo
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove chorizo from its casing and crumble the meat into a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chorizo, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it begins to brown and release its oils, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Once the chorizo is nicely browned and crispy, reduce the heat to medium-low. Use a paper towel to blot excess grease if desired, leaving just enough fat to cook the eggs.
- Create small wells in the chorizo using the back of a spoon, spacing them evenly across the skillet to make room for the eggs.
- Carefully crack each egg directly into the wells created in the chorizo. Season the eggs with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny. For firmer yolks, cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Once eggs are cooked to your preference, spoon the salsa verde evenly over the eggs and chorizo.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately, directly from the skillet, accompanied by warm tortillas or crusty bread if desired.
Tips
- Choose high-quality chorizo: The quality of your sausage makes a huge difference in flavor. Look for artisanal or freshly made chorizo from a local butcher if possible.
- Control your heat: Medium-high heat is crucial for browning chorizo without burning it. Watch the skillet carefully and adjust temperature as needed.
- Blot excess grease: Use a paper towel to remove extra fat, but leave enough to help cook the eggs and add flavor.
- Egg placement matters: Create even wells in the chorizo to ensure each egg cooks uniformly and looks beautiful.
- Yolk preference is key: Cook eggs 3-4 minutes for runny yolks, or 5-6 minutes for more set yolks. Personal preference rules!
- Fresh garnish makes a difference: Always add fresh cilantro just before serving to maximize flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh, straight from the skillet. Warm tortillas or crusty bread make perfect accompaniments.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 330mg
