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Mexican Chorizo & Egg Bites

Steamed egg cups filled with crumbled chorizo, jalapeño, and queso fresco for a dim sum twist south of the border.

Mexican Chorizo & Egg Bites

Total

50 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Mexican chorizo (raw, casings removed)
  • 6 Large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1 Jalapeño, finely diced
  • 2 Green onion, thinly sliced(optional)
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare a steamer setup: fill a pot with 2 inches of water, place a steamer basket inside, and bring to a gentle simmer. Lightly grease six 4-oz ramekins or silicone egg bite molds.

  2. 2

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo for 8-10 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until fully browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk the eggs with heavy cream, salt, and pepper until completely smooth. For the silkiest texture, blend the mixture for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Divide the cooked chorizo, diced jalapeño, and half the queso fresco evenly among the prepared ramekins, then pour the egg mixture over the top, leaving a little headspace.

  5. 5

    Place the ramekins in the steamer basket, cover, and steam over low heat for 18-20 minutes, until the egg bites are just set with a slight jiggle in the center.

  6. 6

    Carefully remove the ramekins (they will be hot), let rest 3 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Top with remaining queso fresco, green onion, and cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein24 g
Carbohydrate3 g
Fat34 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium780 mg

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