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Mouthwatering Spanish Breakfast Platter with Chorizo, Manchego Cheese, and Tomato Bread

Discover a scrumptious and authentic Spanish breakfast platter featuring chorizo, manchego cheese, tomato bread, and eggs. This mouthwatering dish will transport you straight to Spain's gastronomic delights with its rich flavors, aromas, and textures. Indulge in this delicious meal today!

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 minutes - Cook: 20 minutes - Total: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Spanish

Allergens

Egg, Dairy (Manchego Cheese), Soy (Implied in Chorizo)

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of rustic sourdough bread
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 oz Spanish chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Manchego cheese, grated or thinly sliced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a non stick pan over medium heat. Add the chorizo slices and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
  2. Crack both eggs into the same pan with the chorizo grease, season with salt and pepper, and fry to your desired consistency.
  3. Meanwhile, brush the sourdough slices with olive oil and toast them until golden brown in a preheated oven or on a griddle.
  4. Spread the tomato halves onto one slice of bread and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle Manchego cheese over the other slice.
  5. Place the fried eggs on top of the manchego covered slice and add the chorizo on top.
  6. Assemble the platter by placing the tomato bread alongside the manchego, chorizo, and egg topped slice.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to this recipe is using high-quality ingredients for an authentic Spanish experience.

Notes

For a more nutritious breakfast, include fruits and vegetables.

Cultural or Historical Background

This breakfast platter captures the essence of a traditional Spanish breakfast, which often includes cured meats, cheeses, and bread.