Best Scrambled Egg And Chorizo Quesadilla Recipes

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SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHORIZO



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This scrambled egg breakfast can also be served for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad or green vegetable such as steamed spinach. You can replace the baked tortillas with tortilla chips, if you like. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 ounces uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
1 tablespoon diced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
4 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons picante sauce

Steps:

  • Cut tortillas into quarters; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 3-5 minutes or until crisp. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter. Crumble chorizo into the pan; add jalapeno and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is fully cooked; drain. Stir in tomatoes and Cajun seasoning., In another skillet, heat remaining butter until hot. Add eggs; cook and stir over medium heat until completely set. Divide scrambled eggs between two plates. Serve with chorizo mixture, tortillas and picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 39g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 493mg cholesterol, Sodium 1372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHORIZO SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 large eggs
1/4 cup milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium-sized cooked chorizo sausages, skin removed and cut into a 1/4-inch dice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Scoop the chorizo out of the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate. Wipe the skillet out with a paper towel.
  • Return the skillet to medium to medium-low heat and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, about 2 to 4 minutes more depending on the desired firmness of the eggs. Serve immediately.

EGGS & CHORIZO WRAPS



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My husband grew up in Southern California and loves chorizo. We use the spicy sausage in these chorizo and egg wraps that our children call Daddy's Eggs.-April Nissen, Yankton, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh chorizo
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Thinly sliced green onions, minced fresh cilantro and salsa

Steps:

  • Remove chorizo from casings. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Drain and return to pan., In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Add egg mixture to chorizo. Cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Stir in cheese. Spoon 1/2 cup egg mixture across center of each tortilla. Add toppings of your choice. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 255mg cholesterol, Sodium 1121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SCRAMBLED EGGS AND CHORIZO



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My husband and I love to make these and eat in a Gorditas Tortilla for breakfast...or without a Tortilla....They are great when we go camping or just at home for a quick breakfast or even dinner.....You can add some hashbrowns on the side.....

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Meat Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 oz mexican chorizo or spanish chorizo(sausage)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil if using spanish chorizo
10 large eggs
5 tortillas, flour (gorditas or regular) opt
cilantro, fresh (chopped) garnish opt

Steps:

  • 1. 1. If using Spanish chorizo, remove from casings brown in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, using a fork working it constantly, and breaking up meat, 4 to 5 minutes. If using Mexican chorizo, remove from casings and cook (without oil) in skillet, working constantly with fork breaking up meat, until bubbling and completely separated, 4 to 5 minutes. 2. Whisk eggs together in a bowl and stir into chorizo. Cook, stirring, until eggs are scrambled and just set, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, with or without Gorditas or Tortilla...

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHORIZO



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces Mexican chorizo, removed from casing
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 medium scallions, thinly sliced for garnish
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Sour Cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a medium nonstick pan over medium heat and add chorizo. Cook, using the back of a spoon to break it up, until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs and cook stirring occasionally, until set, about 3 more minutes. Serve garnished with scallions, cilantro, and sour cream.

SPICY SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHORIZO AND BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ounces dried chorizo, diced (about 1 small link)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
1 14-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3 scallions, sliced
6 large eggs plus 2 egg whites
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup crushed baked tortilla chips (preferably low sodium)
3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook the chorizo in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to sizzle, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and half of the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 4 minutes.
  • Whisk the whole eggs and egg whites with 1/4 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl; add to the skillet and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until just beginning to set, about 2 minutes. Add the chips, cheese, half of the cilantro, and the remaining scallions and continue cooking, stirring, until the eggs are just set, about 3 more minutes.
  • Divide the eggs among plates and top with the avocado, sour cream and remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 297 milligrams, Sodium 672 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHORIZO



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This is an authentic Mexican breakfast. My husband is full Mexican and he taught me this simple and delicious breakfast. This is for two people and I use no more than six eggs for the both of us. You might use less or more, it doesn't matter. Enjoy!

Provided by cupcake_sweetie

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

cooking spray
¼ cup Mexican-style chorizo, or more to taste
6 eggs
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs and salt together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 561.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 331.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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