Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
8 unit

Mexican Chorizo

Uncooked

4 unit

Eggs

Fresh

0.5 unit

Avocado

Ripe

4 unit

English Muffin Halves

Toasted, Buttered

1 tbsp

Butter

For English Muffins

1 tsp

Chipotle Powder

To Taste

3 unit

Egg Yolks

Fresh

0.5 unit

Lime

Juiced

1 tsp

Chipotles in Adobo Sauce

Diced

1 cup

Butter

Melted

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare poaching setup (Instant Pot with poaching cups or stovetop).

Step 2
~2 min

Preheat oven to warming setting or lowest temperature.

Step 3
~2 min

Divide chorizo into 4 portions and flatten into patties.

Step 4
~2 min

Cook chorizo patties in skillet until browned and crispy.

Step 5
~2 min

Keep chorizo warm in oven.

Step 6
~2 min

Blend egg yolks, lime juice, and chipotles for hollandaise.

Step 7
~2 min

Melt butter in microwave until hot.

Step 8
~2 min

Slowly pour hot butter into blender while running to emulsify.

Step 9
~2 min

Season hollandaise with salt and chipotle powder to taste.

Step 10
~2 min

Keep hollandaise warm in oven.

Step 11
~2 min

Poach eggs in Instant Pot or on stovetop to desired doneness.

Step 12
~2 min

Slice avocado into thin strips.

Step 13
~2 min

Toast and butter English muffin halves.

Step 14
~2 min

Assemble Eggs Benedict: muffin half, chorizo patty, poached egg, avocado, hollandaise drizzle, and chipotle powder (optional).

Step 15
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust chipotle powder to control spice level.

Ensure butter is very hot when making hollandaise.

Poach eggs to desired doneness (runny yolk is ideal).

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Hollandaise can be made ahead and reheated gently.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of black beans or fruit salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Black beans
Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Fusion of American and Mexican flavors

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Brunch
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

weekend brunch
special occasion
holiday breakfast

Popularity Score

75/100

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