Name: Chorizo Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced or blended; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; Kosher salt, to taste; 6 ounces fresh chorizo sausage; 6 ounces sweet Italian sausage; Neutral oil, as needed; 8 large eggs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Butter or nonstick cooking spray; 8 slices white American cheese; 4 English muffins, split and toasted; 1 ripe avocado, sliced

Directions

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For the chipotle mayo: Combine the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.
For the sausage patty: Combine the chorizo and Italian sausage in a mixing bowl and gently mix until evenly incorporated. Divide the mixture into four 3-ounce portions and roll each into a ball.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cooking surface. Place the sausage balls onto the skillet and smash into patties approximately 1/2-inch thick. Cook until deeply browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
For the folded egg: Whisk the eggs and a pinch of salt and some pepper together in a small bowl until smooth. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add a small amount of butter to melt or lightly spray the pan with nonstick spray. Pour in one quarter of the egg mixture and let it cook undisturbed until the edges begin to set, about 30 seconds. Add 2 slices of white American cheese across the center and use a rubber spatula to gently fold the edges of the eggs toward the center to form a folded square (about 5 inches to fit in an English muffin) and immediately transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture and cheese.
For assembly: Spread the chipotle mayo on both cut sides of a toasted English muffin. Place a sausage patty on the bottom half, followed by a folded cheese omelet and some sliced avocado. Cover with the top half of the muffin and serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining muffins and fillings.

Cook’s Note

Mixing sweet Italian sausage with chorizo balances the spice while creating a juicy, flavorful patty. Smashing the sausage just enough to maximize browning while maintaining thickness helps keep the sandwich moist. The folded egg should be sized to fit neatly within the English muffin.