Chicharrones Con Huevos Pork Cracklins with Eggs
Wake up your taste buds with *Chicharrones Con Huevos*, a hearty and flavorful Mexican breakfast featuring crispy pork cracklings paired with perfectly scrambled eggs. This quick and easy dish combines savory chicharrones with a medley of sautéed onions, tomatoes, and optional jalapeño for a hint of heat, all brought together with golden, fluffy eggs. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this satisfying recipe captures authentic comfort food vibes in every bite. Perfectly suited for busy mornings or weekend brunches, serve it alongside warm tortillas, creamy refried beans, or fresh avocado slices for a complete and delicious meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, this protein-packed classic guarantees to keep you coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pork cracklings (chicharrones)
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 medium, diced roma tomato
- 1 small, finely chopped (optional) jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) cilantro
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 0.25 teaspoons or to taste salt
- 0.25 teaspoons or to taste ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the diced tomato and jalapeño (if using), and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomato starts to break down.
Add the pork cracklings (chicharrones) to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the mixture. Lower the heat to medium-low and let them soften slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the salt and pepper, then whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
Pour the eggs over the chicharrones mixture in the skillet. Let the eggs set slightly, then gently stir with a spatula to scramble.
Cook the eggs to your preferred level of doneness, stirring occasionally to distribute the ingredients evenly. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and top with chopped cilantro (if using) for added freshness.
Serve immediately with warm tortillas, refried beans, or avocado slices for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1236 mg | 412% | |
| Sodium | 2281 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 146.1 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1312 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
