Soft Scrambled Egg and Chorizo in Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells Recipe

Name: Soft Scrambled Egg and Chorizo in Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely diced Mexican or Spanish chorizo; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large eggs, whisked; 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or Mexican crema; Kosher salt; 1 recipe Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells; 1 recipe Basic Salsa Verde (or store-bought salsa verde); 2 tablespoons grated queso cotija or feta cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves

By

J. Kenji López-Alt

Updated Aug. 09, 2018

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An all-cheese taco shell filled with creamy soft scrambled eggs and crisp chorizo.

Soft Scrambled Egg and Chorizo in Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 20 mins

Total 25 mins

Serves 2 to 3 servings

3 tablespoons finely diced Mexican or Spanish chorizo
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs, whisked
2 tablespoons crème fraîche or Mexican crema
Kosher salt
1 recipe Crispy All-Cheese Taco Shells
1 recipe Basic Salsa Verde (or store-bought salsa verde)
2 tablespoons grated queso cotija or feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves

Place chorizo in a cold non-stick or cast iron skillet and place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel and set aside. wipe out skillet and return to medium-low heat.
Add butter and swirl until melted but not browned. Add eggs and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula, until nearly set in soft curds, about 10 minutes total. Remove from heat and stir in crème fraîche. Season to taste with salt and transfer to a bowl.
Fill taco shells with eggs. Top with salsa verde, fried chorizo, cheese, and cilantro. Serve immediately.