🌮 Mexican Style Eggs Benedict – A Bold Brunch Upgrade You’ll Crave

If you love classic Eggs Benedict but want something bolder, brighter, and packed with flavor, this Mexican Style Eggs Benedict is your new brunch obsession. It takes everything you love about the traditional dish—perfectly poached eggs, toasted English muffins, and silky hollandaise—and gives it a fiery twist with spiced chorizo, chipotle-lime hollandaise, fresh cilantro, and queso fresco.

This isn’t just breakfast. It’s brunch with personality.

Whether you’re hosting weekend guests, planning a special holiday breakfast, or just upgrading your Saturday morning routine, this dish delivers big flavor without complicated techniques. The smoky heat from chipotle, the savory punch of chorizo, and the richness of hollandaise come together in one unforgettable bite.


🥚 Why You’ll Love This Mexican Style Eggs Benedict

  • It’s bold and spicy but still creamy and comforting
  • It feels restaurant-quality, yet is totally doable at home
  • It’s perfect for brunch, holidays, and special occasions
  • You can customize the heat and toppings easily

🌶️ Ingredients

For the Benedict Base

  • English muffins, split and toasted
  • Mexican chorizo (beef or pork)
  • Large eggs (for poaching)
  • White vinegar (for poaching water)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Avocado slices (optional)

For the Chipotle Hollandaise

  • Egg yolks
  • Unsalted butter, melted
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely minced)
  • Salt
  • Smoked paprika or cayenne (optional)

🥄 Instructions

  1. Cook the Chorizo
    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  2. Make the Chipotle Hollandaise
    In a heat-safe bowl, whisk egg yolks and lime juice. Place over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler style).
    Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking constantly until thick and creamy.
    Stir in minced chipotle, salt, and paprika. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  3. Poach the Eggs
    Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar.
    Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide into water.
    Poach for 3–4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are runny. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  4. Assemble the Benedict
    Place toasted English muffins on plates.
    Top with chorizo, then a poached egg.
    Spoon over chipotle hollandaise.
  5. Garnish and Serve
    Sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro. Add avocado if using. Serve immediately.

🔥 Tips for Perfect Mexican Eggs Benedict

  • Use fresh eggs for the best poaching results
  • Keep hollandaise warm, not hot, so it doesn’t break
  • Adjust chipotle for mild → spicy
  • Serve immediately for best texture

🌮 Variations

  • Vegetarian: Swap chorizo for sautéed mushrooms + black beans
  • Seafood: Use shrimp or crab instead of chorizo
  • Extra Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot sauce
  • Low-Carb: Serve over grilled portobello mushrooms

🧠 Fun Food Fact

Eggs Benedict is traditionally French-inspired, but this Mexican twist celebrates bold Latin flavors — combining the comfort of brunch with the spice of Mexican cuisine.


🥂 Serving Suggestions

Pair with:

  • Fresh fruit salad
  • Bloody Mary or spicy michelada
  • Café de olla or strong black coffee

⭐ Final Thoughts

This Mexican Style Eggs Benedict is everything brunch should be: indulgent, flavorful, exciting, and absolutely unforgettable. If you’re tired of boring breakfasts, this dish will change your mornings forever.

Mexican Style Eggs Benedict

A bold twist on classic eggs benedict with chorizo, poached eggs, and chipotle hollandaise sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Fusion, Mexican
Servings 4 plates
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 4 English muffins split and toasted
  • 8 large eggs for poaching
  • 8 oz Mexican chorizo
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar for poaching water
  • 0.25 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Chipotle Hollandaise

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo minced
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Set aside warm.
  • Whisk egg yolks and lime juice in a bowl over simmering water.
  • Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking until thick. Stir in chipotle and salt.
  • Poach eggs in simmering water with vinegar for 3–4 minutes.
  • Place toasted muffins on plates. Top with chorizo and a poached egg.
  • Spoon hollandaise over eggs. Garnish with cheese and cilantro.

Notes

Adjust chipotle for desired heat level. Best served immediately.
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