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Chorizo Egg Breakfast Bao

Scrambled eggs, crisp chorizo, and avocado crema in quick-steamed bao for breakfast prep.

Vehicle

bao

Inspiration

Mexican / Chinese

Flavor Profile

savory, spicy, umami

Meal Type

breakfast

Protein

pork

Spice Level

hot

Texture

soft

Difficulty

easy

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

Flexible

Prep Style

meal-prep

Tags

breakfast, handheld, quick, meal-prep

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Description

A fast breakfast format built for weekdays. The bao steams while you scramble eggs and crisp chorizo.

Ingredients

  • 12 frozen bao buns
  • 8 oz Mexican chorizo, casing removed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Hot sauce, optional

Preparation

  1. Steam bao according to package instructions.
  2. Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Whisk eggs with milk and salt.
  4. In another pan, melt butter and softly scramble eggs over medium-low heat.
  5. Blend or mash avocado with yogurt and lime juice.

Assembly

  1. Fill each bao with scrambled eggs and chorizo.
  2. Spoon avocado crema over top.
  3. Finish with cilantro and hot sauce if desired.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with fruit and black coffee.
  • Great for batch prep: keep fillings separate and assemble fresh.

Notes or Variations

  • Swap chorizo for soy chorizo to make it vegetarian.
  • Add roasted potato cubes for a heartier breakfast.

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