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Simple Chorizo and Cheese Scrambled Eggs on Toast recipe
Soft scrambled eggs are folded with smoky chorizo and melted cheese for a rich, savoury breakfast. Served over crisp toast, it’s a quick and satisfying dish with plenty of flavour.
15 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 120g Chorizo Sausages
- 80g Cheese
- 10g Butter
- 4 slices Bread
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 589 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Fat | 37 g |
| Saturated fat | 16 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 1.6 mg |
Why this works
A hearty, energy-dense breakfast that is high in protein but also high in saturated fat and sodium, mainly from the chorizo, cheese and butter.
High-quality protein. Eggs, cheese and chorizo provide a substantial amount of protein, which supports satiety and muscle maintenance.
Calcium source. The cheese contributes calcium for bone health, although this comes alongside a high saturated fat load.
Sodium and saturated fat. Chorizo and cheese are both salty and rich in saturated fat, so this dish is best kept as an occasional meal rather than an everyday choice.
Method
- Slice the chorizo sausages into thin rounds and cook in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until the fat renders and the slices are lightly crisped.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk, and whisk until just combined.
- Reduce the heat to low, pour in the egg mixture, and stir gently with a spatula, scraping the base of the pan as the eggs begin to set.
- When the eggs are still softly set, add the cheese and chorizo, then fold through until the cheese has melted and the scramble is creamy.
- Serve immediately on hot buttered toast, if using.
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