Description
Savor a delightful twist on breakfast with these Mexican Eggs Benedict, featuring creamy avocado, spicy chorizo, and perfectly poached eggs on toasted English muffins. Ideal for brunch or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 English muffins, split in half
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cooked chorizo, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (for poaching eggs)
- Optional: hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with water, about 3 inches deep, and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the white vinegar to the simmering water to help the egg whites coagulate quickly.
- Crack one egg into a small bowl or ramekin.
- Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water using a spoon.
- Carefully slide the egg from the bowl into the center of the whirlpool. Cook for about 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk or longer for a firmer yolk.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the poached egg and place it on a paper towel to drain. Repeat for the remaining eggs.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the crumbled chorizo and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Stir to combine.
- Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and remove from heat.
- Preheat your toaster or oven to medium-high heat.
- Split the English muffins in half and toast until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Place two halves of the toasted English muffins on each plate.
- Layer a few slices of avocado on each muffin half.
- Spoon a generous amount of the chorizo and spinach mixture over the avocado.
- Carefully place a poached egg on top of the mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over each egg.
- Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Add hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients, especially the eggs and avocado.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili powder and hot sauce.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the chorizo and adding more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes