Description
This Mexican Eggs Benedict layers roasted sweet potato rounds, smashed avocado, spicy chorizo, poached eggs, and smoky chipotle hollandaise for a bold brunch with major flavor. It is a satisfying, fresh twist on classic eggs Benedict that works beautifully for breakfast, brunch, or a special weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the base and toppings
- 1 large sweet potato or butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large avocado, mashed with a fork
- 5 chorizo sausage links, about 10 ounces ground chorizo
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
For the chipotle hollandaise
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo, or 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/4 cup hot melted butter or ghee
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the sweet potato rounds do not stick.
- Slice the sweet potato into thick rounds, about 1 inch each. Brush both sides of every slice with olive oil, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Roast for about 20 minutes, turning the rounds over halfway through the cooking time. They should come out tender enough to pierce easily with a fork, but still firm enough to hold the toppings.
- While the sweet potato roasts, make the hollandaise. Add the egg yolks, salt, lime juice, and chipotle to a tall cup or narrow container. Use an immersion blender to blend for about 30 seconds. With the blender running, slowly pour in the hot melted butter or ghee in a thin stream. Keep blending until the sauce turns thick, smooth, and creamy. If you do not have an immersion blender, use a regular blender and drizzle the butter in gradually.
- Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat. Break it apart with a fork or spatula as it cooks so it becomes a fine, crumbly texture. Continue until the meat is browned and fully cooked. Remove it from the heat and set it aside.
- Fill a medium pot with about 3 inches of water and add the white vinegar. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat so it stays at a gentle simmer. Use a spoon to stir the water in a circular motion and create a whirlpool. Crack one egg into the center of the swirling water and let it poach for about 4 minutes, or until the white is set and the yolk stays soft. Lift it out carefully with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a plate. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
- To assemble, place two roasted sweet potato rounds on each plate. Top each round with a generous spoonful of smashed avocado, followed by some of the cooked chorizo. Set a poached egg on top of each stack, then spoon the chipotle hollandaise over everything.
- Finish with sliced jalapeño and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately while the eggs are warm and the hollandaise is silky.
Nutrition
- Calories: 554kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 348mg
- Fat: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 397mg