High Calorie Egg Breakfast: Huevos con Chorizo with Flour Tortillas Recipe

Spicy chorizo scrambled with eggs, scooped into warm flour tortillas. This Mexican high calorie breakfast is the kind of morning meal that fills the house with incredible smells.

Cook 20 min Difficulty NORMAL 440 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • large eggs 8 pieces
  • Mexican chorizo 8 oz
  • flour tortillas 4 pieces
  • yellow onion 0.5 cup
  • shredded cheddar cheese 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • vegetable oil 1 tbsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
  • black pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 29 g 26%
Protein 18 g 16%
Fat 27 g 58%
Serving size 210g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp vegetable oil.

  2. 2

    Add Mexican chorizo and sauté for 3–4 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until the fat renders and the sausage browns.

  3. 3

    Add diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent.

  4. 4

    In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs with salt and black pepper, then pour into the skillet with chorizo and onion.

  5. 5

    Scramble gently on medium-low heat, stirring slowly for 2–3 minutes until eggs are just set but still moist.

  6. 6

    Warm flour tortillas on a separate skillet or over an open flame for 30–60 seconds each, until soft and pliable.

  7. 7

    Spoon the chorizo-egg mixture evenly onto tortillas and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

  8. 8

    Fold tortillas and serve immediately, enjoying the filling while hot.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Mexican chorizo is the star of this breakfast. Its spicy, robust flavor and savory fat infuse the eggs, creating the signature taste and aroma of Huevos con Chorizo.
Q. What’s the most important cooking step for fluffy eggs?
Scrambling the eggs gently over medium-low heat is key. This prevents overcooking and keeps the eggs moist, ensuring a creamy texture that pairs well with the tortillas.
Q. How do I prevent the eggs from becoming dry or rubbery?
Stir the eggs slowly and remove them from heat as soon as they are just set. Don’t cook them on high heat, and avoid leaving them in the skillet too long after scrambling.
Q. What are the nutrition highlights for this breakfast?
Each serving provides about 440 kcal, 18g protein (16%), 29g carbohydrates (26%), and 27g fat (58%)—making it a high calorie, high fat, and moderately high protein meal suitable for hearty mornings.
Q. Should I use flour or corn tortillas for this recipe?
The recipe calls for flour tortillas, which are softer and complement the rich chorizo-egg filling. While you can substitute corn tortillas, the texture and calorie content may change.
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