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Tortilla Chorizo Scramble

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Tortilla Chorizo Scramble

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"This chilaquiles-inspired tortilla chorizo scramble is a great way to dress up high-fiber, whole wheat tortillas." — Chef John

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4 eggs
2 high fiber, whole wheat tortillas, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
2 ounces dry chorizo, diced

2 slices pepperjack cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

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Directions

Beat eggs in a small bowl. Set aside.
Combine tortilla slices and chorizo in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until tortillas are crisped, 5 minutes.
Place cheese slices on top of chorizo and tortillas; pour in eggs. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked through, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with chives.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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I doubled this to make four servings. I made this whole dish in my cast iron skillet--very simple, quite tasty. I served it with homemade salsa and a little reduced fat sour cream. My family LOVED this breakfast egg dish. My husband and I especially loved the combination of chorizo and pepperjack cheese, my kids just loved the whole thing. It's seriously an easier version of breakfast burritoes!

—Sarah Jo

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Jul 19, 2012

Delicious - perfect to split with my husband! Clean-up was a breeze with this one pan breakfast. I add just a little milk to the eggs to get them nice and fluffy and added a little garlic and onion powders for additional flavor. I used a light Mexican blend cheese and topped it with a little homemade salsa and a dollup of reduced fat sour cream - YUM! Thanks for another great recipe Chef John!

—Jillian

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5 Ratings

May 19, 2012

Really yummy. I used homemade chorizo, reduced fat mexican cheese and egg whites. Added a few red pepper flakes to compensate for not having pepperjack

—LindaT

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Jun 02, 2012

It was lacking flavor. I was expecting to like this more.

—QUASINAUGHT

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Feb 02, 2013

Comida bueno! (Good meal!)If you like Tex-Mex flavor, you'll like this easy, quick breakfast dish. Substituted spring onions for chives, and I also used corn tortillas. Garnished with sour cream and a few reserved tortilla strips. Another fabulous recipe from Chef John! I'll make it again!

—Cynthia Ross

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Nutrition

Calories
424 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
28.1 g
9%

Cholesterol
463 mg
154%

Fat
26 g
40%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
26.4 g
53%

Sodium
995 mg
40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tortilla Chorizo Scramble

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 424
Calories from Fat: 234

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 40 %
Saturated Fat 9.8g 49 %
Cholesterol 463mg 154 %
Sodium 995mg 40 %
** Potassium 358mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.1g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 26.4g 53 %
** Sugars 0.8g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 33 %
** Thiamin 24 %
** Niacin 51 %
** Vitamin B6 24 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 33 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.