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Mexican Eggs Benedict

  • Author: baking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Servings: 4

Description

This Mexican twist on classic eggs benedict features spicy chorizo, creamy avocado, jalapeños, and a smoky chipotle hollandaise—all served atop roasted butternut squash rounds. It’s a flavorful and unique brunch dish you’ll want to make again and again.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Base

  • 1 butternut squash

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large avocado, smashed with a fork

  • 170g ground chorizo (about 5 links, casings removed)

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

  • 1 jalapeño, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

For the Chipotle Hollandaise

  • 2 egg yolks

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo (or 1 teaspoon chipotle powder)

  • ¼ cup hot melted butter (or ghee for Paleo/Whole30)


Instructions

1. Roast the Butternut Squash

  • Peel the butternut squash and slice the long neck into ½-inch thick rounds.

  • Brush each slice with olive oil and grill over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, until grill marks form and squash is tender.

  • Keep warm in a low oven (around 200°F or 90°C) while preparing the remaining components.

2. Make the Chipotle Hollandaise

  • In a tall container or blender, combine egg yolks, salt, lime juice, and chipotle pepper.

  • Using an immersion blender, blend for 30 seconds.

  • Slowly drizzle in the hot melted butter while continuing to blend until smooth and emulsified. (If using a blender, follow the same process.)

3. Cook the Chorizo

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chorizo, breaking it up into small crumbles with a fork or spatula.

  • Cook until fully browned and cooked through. Set aside.

4. Poach the Eggs

  • Fill a pot with about 3 inches of water and bring it to a gentle boil. Add the vinegar.

  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir the water to create a whirlpool.

  • Crack an egg into the center of the whirlpool and cook for 4 minutes.

  • Remove with a slotted spoon and repeat with remaining eggs.

5. Assemble

 

  • Place two slices of butternut squash on each plate.

  • Top each with smashed avocado, a spoonful of cooked chorizo, and a poached egg.

  • Drizzle chipotle hollandaise over the top.

  • Garnish with sliced jalapeños and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.


Notes

  • Make-Ahead Hollandaise: The hollandaise can be kept warm in a thermos or a warm water bath until ready to use.

  • Vegetarian Option: Substitute the chorizo with seasoned black beans or soy chorizo.

 

  • Extra Heat: Add a dash of hot sauce to the hollandaise for even more kick.