Name: Huevos con Salchicha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 6 eggs; 3 hot dogs ((chicken, turkey, or beef)); salt (to taste)

Huevos con Salchicha is made of scrambled eggs and sliced hot dogs. This easy breakfast is a Mexican classic that’s perfect for busy weekdays.

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Huevos con Salchicha served on a white plate next to refried beans and pickled jalapenos.

You know you’re Mexican if you grew up eating Huevos con Salchicha.

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You’ll see Mexicans everywhere making this classic recipe along with other traditional breakfasts like Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles Verdes.

Also known as “huevos con weenies,” it’s made up of scrambled eggs and sliced hot dogs.

Grab a fork because it’s ready and on the table in minutes!

Table of Contents

1 Ingredients
2 Addition Ideas:
3 Instructions
4 Do you add milk to scrambled eggs?
5 Storing Instructions:
6 Freezing Instructions:
7 What To Serve With This Dish:
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8 Huevos con Salchicha

Ingredients

Oil
Hotdogs – chicken, beef, turkey, whichever you prefer.
Eggs
Salt

This is a very basic recipe. Change it up to make it your own.

Addition Ideas:

Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, chile serrano, garlic. Season it up with ground cumin and oregano. The possibilities are endless.

Instructions

Eggs in a blue bowl with a whisk ready to be mixed.

Slice up the hot dogs into thick pieces.
Beat the eggs.
Set aside until ready to use.

Choose quality eggs that are not cracked. Brown eggs, white eggs, whatever you like are fine to use in this recipe.

A collage showing how to cook hot dogs and eggs in a skillet.

Heat oil in a large skillet.
Add the hot dog slices and cook over medium heat for a few minutes before adding the eggs.
Season with salt.

Hot dogs can be salty. Taste first before adding salt.

Cooking the eggs will only take a few minutes. From start to finish, about 10 minutes and breakfast is ready.

This makes the best breakfast for busy mornings!

Do you add milk to scrambled eggs?

There are some people who say you should NOT add milk to eggs because it makes them runny and they burn more easily. While others say that milk makes them fluffy. Either with or without milk, this recipe works.

A large skillet with huevos con salchicha next to a bottle of oil.

Storing Instructions:

Place any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Freezing Instructions:

Store any leftovers in a freezer safe bag. Remove as much air as possible and store for up to 5 days. Thaw and reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes, or on the stove for 4-5 minutes.

What To Serve With This Dish:

Serve the Huevos con Salchichas with a big cup of Cafe de Olla and warm tortillas. A delicious and tasty way to start the day. Buen Provecho!

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