Breakfast Empanada with Chorizo & Egg
Crispy empanada pastry stuffed with spiced chorizo, scrambled eggs, and cheese—ready in 20 minutes. A handheld Mexican-style breakfast that's perfect for meal prep or a quick morning.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Remove chorizo casing. Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium-high, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned, ~4 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and stir until set, ~2 minutes. Fold in cheese.
Step 3
Divide filling equally among empanada discs. Fold each in half and press edges to seal.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a clean skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 5
Pan-fry empanadas 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- whisk
- spatula
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