Creamy Polenta with eggs, chorizo and cilantro- a delicious hearty brunch that is full of flavor! Feel free to use vegan chorizo or turkey chorizo!  Vegetarian Adaptable and GF!
Creamy Polenta with poached eggs, chorizo and cilantro- a flavorful hearty brunch! #polenta #eggs #chorizo #brunch #breakfast #brunchrecipes #polentaeggs
Baked eggs over creamy polenta with chorizo…. for breakfast, brunch or dinner! These baked eggs are easy to fall in love with, not only for their easy, one-skillet preparation, but also for their rich, flavorful Spanish/Mexican flavors. A creamy bed of warm polenta, seasoned with a hint of smoked paprika provides a fluffy foundation for the eggs and chorizo to nest in and bake.
Then the whole skillet is placed in the oven,  just until the whites of the eggs are set. The polenta is deliciously seasoned from the warm spices of the chorizo. When it comes out, garnish with cilantro and serve with a little hot sauce.
You could add a bed of sautéed spinach, sautéed mushrooms, or even roasted bell pepper and onions. Oven-roasted cherry tomatoes are nice too. Here is the basic recipe and I encourage you play around with it and make it your own.
Creamy Polenta with poached eggs, spicy chorizo and cilantro- a delicious hearty brunch that is full of flavor! Feel free to use vegan chorizo or turkey chorizo!
Feel free to use your favorite store bought chorizo, make your own or try a vegan brand of chorizo….so many options out there!
Creamy Polenta with poached eggs, spicy chorizo and cilantro- a delicious hearty brunch that is full of flavor! Feel free to use vegan chorizo or turkey chorizo!
In a heavy bottom, oven- proof, 10 inch skillet, brown the chorizo and set it aside.


In the same skillet, bring chicken or veggie stock to a boil.


Whisk in corn meal or polenta.


Cover and let cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add grated cheese… any  melty cheese will do- cheddar, jack, parmesan, mozzarella.


Once the polenta has cooked for a full 15 minutes, stir in the cheese and half of the cilantro (saving half for garnish).



Add half of the chorizo.


Add a touch of smoked paprika if you like!


Creamy Polenta with poached eggs, chorizo and cilantro- a flavorful hearty brunch! #polenta #eggs #chorizo #brunch #breakfast #brunchrecipes #polentaeggs

Place the remaining chorizo in the center and crack 4-6 eggs around the the edges. I make little wells with the back of a spoon and place the eggs in them. Salt and pepper each egg.

Creamy Polenta with poached eggs, spicy chorizo and cilantro- a delicious hearty brunch that is full of flavor! Feel free to use vegan chorizo or turkey chorizo!
Place the whole thing in the oven and bake until the the egg whites are set and “white” and the yolks are to your desired doneness.