Chorizo Scrambled Eggs Recipe

These chorizo scrambled eggs are easy to make and they're big on taste! The bold, spicy flavor of chorizo is tossed with perfectly cooked fluffy eggs and cheddar cheese then topped with fresh cilantro pesto. It makes a great, hearty, and savory breakfast for weekdays, and it's ready in just 15 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup diced chorizo sausage (see notes)
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoon milk
• 1/8 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup grated white cheddar
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch sea salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Saute chorizo: Melt the butter in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. add the chorizo and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until both the sausage and onion have browned, about 6-7 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium and remove the pan from the heat for 2 minutes to let it cool slightly.
2. 2make pesto: While the chorizo is cooking make the pesto. Finely mince the cilantro then mix it in a small bowl with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. 3Whisk eggs: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
4. 4scramble eggs: Place the frying pan with the chorizo back on the heat and add the eggs to the pan then sprinkle the white cheddar cheese on top. Scrape the bottom of the pan slowly and continuously until the eggs are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately with the pesto on top.