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Mexican Eggs Benedict

Spicy Mexican Eggs Benedict: A Flavorful Breakfast Twist

This Spicy Mexican Eggs Benedict is a delicious breakfast twist that combines poached eggs, chorizo, and a smoky hollandaise.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Hollandaise
  • 3 egg yolks Egg Yolks
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For the Avocado Crema
  • 1 Ripe Avocado
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Juice of Lime
  • a handful Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For the Eggs and Assembly
  • 8 ounces Mexican Chorizo crumbled
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 2 English Muffins toasted
  • 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • 4 Lime Wedges

Equipment

  • skillet
  • heatproof bowl
  • Whisk
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce: Whisk together 3 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon each of ancho chili powder and smoked paprika in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Gradually whisk in ½ cup of melted unsalted butter until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Make the Avocado Crema: Mash 1 ripe avocado in a small bowl, stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt, juice of 1 lime, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the Chorizo: Sauté 8 ounces of crumbled chorizo in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Poach the Eggs: In a pot of simmering water with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, poach 4 large eggs for 3-4 minutes for runny yolks or 5-6 minutes for firmer yolks. Use a slotted spoon to remove.
  5. Assemble the Dish: Toast 2 English muffins, spread avocado crema, layer with chorizo, top with poached eggs, drizzle with hollandaise, and garnish with cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 410mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice levels as preferred. Store components separately in airtight containers.

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