Open-Faced Chorizo and Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich with Sunny-Side Eggs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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Spiced chorizo and melted sharp cheddar layered on toasted rustic bread topped with sunny-side eggs for a savory and satisfying brunch. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines Mexican chorizo, rustic bread slices, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mexican cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz Mexican chorizo
2 rustic bread slices
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 large eggs
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1/4 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 oz Mexican chorizo, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: While chorizo cooks, toast 2 slices of rustic bread until golden and crisp.
Step 3: Preheat oven broiler on high.
Step 4: Evenly distribute the cooked chorizo over the toasted bread slices, then top each with 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles—watch carefully to avoid burning.
Step 6: In the same skillet used for chorizo, reduce heat to medium and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter.
Step 7: Crack 2 large eggs into the skillet, cooking sunny-side up for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny; season with salt, black pepper, and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 8: Using a spatula, place one sunny-side egg on top of each chorizo-cheddar toast. Serve hot.