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Mexican Eggs Benedict

Irresistibly Flavorful Mexican Eggs Benedict You’ll Love

A delightful twist on a classic, this Mexican Eggs Benedict features spicy chorizo, poached eggs, and chipotle hollandaise.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Chorizo opt for raw Mexican chorizo for the best flavor
  • 2 pieces English Muffins can be substituted with any preferred bread
  • 2 tablespoons Butter used for toasting
For the Eggs
  • 4 large Large Eggs essential for poaching
  • 1 teaspoon Salt essential seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper essential seasoning
For the Hollandaise Sauce
  • 4 pieces Egg Yolks should be at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle in Adobo Sauce provides signature heat
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt enhances flavors
  • 1/2 cup Butter hot melted for thickening
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Sliced Avocado can be omitted for a lighter dish
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder for garnish

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Medium pot
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • high-powered blender
  • Toaster

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Step 1: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add fresh chorizo, cooking for 3-5 minutes until browned.
  2. Step 2: In a medium pot, bring water to a gentle boil. Poach eggs for about 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  3. Step 3: Blend egg yolks, lime juice, chipotle, and kosher salt in a blender, then gradually add hot melted butter until thickened.
  4. Step 4: Toast English muffin halves, layer chorizo, avocado, and top with poached eggs and hollandaise.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with salt, pepper, and chili powder, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh fruit or a light salad for a satisfying meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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