Soft Scrambled Egg and Chorizo in Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells Recipe

Name: Soft Scrambled Egg and Chorizo in Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely diced Mexican or Spanish chorizo; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large eggs, whisked; 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or Mexican crema; Kosher salt; 1 recipe Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells; 1 recipe Basic Salsa Verde (or store-bought salsa verde); 2 tablespoons grated queso cotija or feta cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves

An all-cheese taco shell filled with creamy soft scrambled eggs and crisp chorizo.

Soft Scrambled Egg and Chorizo in Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 20 mins

Total 25 mins

Serves 2 to 3 servings

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3 tablespoons finely diced Mexican or Spanish chorizo
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs, whisked
2 tablespoons crème fraîche or Mexican crema
Kosher salt
1 recipe Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells
1 recipe Basic Salsa Verde (or store-bought salsa verde)
2 tablespoons grated queso cotija or feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves

Place chorizo in a cold non-stick or cast iron skillet and place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel and set aside. wipe out skillet and return to medium-low heat.
Add butter and swirl until melted but not browned. Add eggs and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula, until nearly set in soft curds, about 10 minutes total. Remove from heat and stir in crème fraîche. Season to taste with salt and transfer to a bowl.
Fill taco shells with eggs. Top with salsa verde, fried chorizo, cheese, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
752	Calories
29g	Fat
91g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 3
Amount per serving
Calories	752
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g	37%
Saturated Fat 13g	66%
Cholesterol 298mg	99%
Sodium 538mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 91g	33%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 328mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.