Breakfast Nachos with Crispy Eggs & Chorizo
Crispy tortilla chips loaded with seasoned chorizo, melted cheese, and fried eggs—a savory-salty breakfast that feels like nachos but eats like a skillet. Ready in 15 minutes and served with salsa and fresh citrus.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 6 oz chorizo sausage, crumbled
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- ¾ cup cheddar or cotija cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 whole jalapeño, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Brown chorizo 4–5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until cooked through.
- 2
Scatter tortilla chips over the chorizo, then sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Cook 2 minutes until cheese melts.
- 3
Push chips to the edges. Crack eggs into the cleared center spots. Fry 3–4 minutes until whites set but yolks still jiggle.
- 4
Top with salsa, jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with orange juice on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- spatula
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