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Mexican Eggs Benedict

A delightful twist on eggs benedict featuring grilled butternut squash, spiced chorizo, and chipotle hollandaise for a smoky, savory breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the main dish
  • 1 large butternut squash Peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For brushing the squash.
  • 170 grams ground chorizo Cook until crumbly.
  • 4 large eggs Poached for optimal texture.
  • 1 tsp white vinegar Used in poaching the eggs.
  • 1 large avocado Smashed for topping.
  • 1 jalapeno sliced For garnish.
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro For garnish.
For the chipotle hollandaise
  • 2 large egg yolks Base for the hollandaise sauce.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances flavor of the hollandaise.
  • 1 tbsp lime juice Adds brightness to the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp chopped chipotle pepper in adobo Gives the hollandaise its smoky flavor.
  • 1/4 cup hot melted butter (or ghee) To be whisked into hollandaise.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the butternut squash and cut it into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick. Brush each slice with olive oil and grill for about 5-6 minutes per side until tender and marked. Keep warm in the oven.
  2. For the hollandaise, blend egg yolks, salt, lime juice, and chipotle in a tall container for 30 seconds. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while blending until combined.
  3. Cook ground chorizo in a pan until crumbly.
  4. In a pot of boiling water with vinegar, create a whirlpool and poach each egg for about 4 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Place grilled squash on a plate, top with avocado, chorizo, a poached egg, and hollandaise. Garnish with jalapenos and cilantro.

Notes

Store components separately. Grilled squash and cooked chorizo can be kept in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Hollandaise is best consumed the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours and gently rewarmed.