Chorizo and Nopales Breakfast Scramble
A hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired breakfast dish featuring spicy chorizo, tender nopales (cactus paddles), and fluffy scrambled eggs. This scramble is quick to prepare and packed with savory umami notes, making it the perfect start to your day.

Prep Time
25 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
4
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Remove chorizo from casing if applicable and crumble into a cold frying pan. Cook over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain off most of the rendered fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Transfer chorizo to a bowl.
~10 min - 2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the same frying pan with the reserved chorizo fat. Sauté until the onion is softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
~4 min - 3
Add the diced nopales to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly browned.
~7 min - 4
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Pour the whisked eggs into the frying pan with the nopales and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are set but still slightly moist.
~5 min - 5
Return the cooked chorizo to the pan and stir to combine with the eggs and nopales. Cook for another minute to heat through.
~1 min - 6
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Tips
- If using pre-cooked or canned nopales, rinse them thoroughly before dicing to remove any slime.
- Serve with warm corn tortillas and your favorite salsa for a complete Mexican breakfast experience.
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