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Mexican Omelette

A Mexican omelette is a flavorful dish that includes traditional Mexican ingredients like eggs, chorizo, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and queso blanco cheese. It's perfect for breakfast or brunch, bringing a spicy and savory twist to a classic omelette.
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine Mexican, Mexican-American
Keyword Chorizo Omelette, Mexican Omelette, Spicy Breakfast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients

Produce

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • cilantro chopped
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tomatoes

Refrigerated

  • 2 tsp milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 eggs
  • Queso Blanco cheese

Grocery

  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp adobo chili
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Meat

  • 1 pound Chorizo

Spices

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

Cook Your Meat

  • Cook 1 lb of chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Set aside.

Prep & Cook Your Veggies

  • Dice 1 red onion, 2 tomatoes, and 1 jalapeño. Mince garlic and combine.
  • Sauté the diced vegetables in the same skillet with 1 tbsp of butter and a little olive oil for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add lime juice and chopped cilantro to the cooked vegetables.

Shred Cheese, Make Mayo & Egg Mixture

  • Shred queso blanco cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, juice from 1 lime, 2 tbsp adobo chili sauce, 2 tsp honey, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp paprika to make chipotle mayo.
  • In another bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 2 tsp milk, and 1 tsp pepper.

Cook Eggs & Assemble

  • On medium-low heat, add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and pour in the egg mixture.
  • When the omelette is almost set, add shredded queso blanco cheese, cooked vegetables, and chorizo.
  • Fold the omelette and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

Garnish & Enjoy Your Mexican Omelette

  • Top the omelette with extra shredded cheese, vegetables, and chipotle mayo. Serve with avocado slices on the side.
  • Enjoy!