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huevos-picada

Huevos Picada

Yield: 24 (4-piece) servings

INGREDIENTS WEIGHT MEASURE
Eggs, beaten 3 lb. 8 oz.** 32 Large
Heavy cream 16 oz. 2 cups
Butter, melted 8 oz. -
Chorizo (Mexican sausage) 1 lb. -
Green onions, julienne sliced 6 oz. 4 cups
Red and green bell peppers, julienne sliced 3 lb. 8 oz. 1 gal.
Mushrooms, sliced 1 lb. 8 oz. 8 cups
Taco cheese, shredded 24 oz. 6 cups
Green chili salsa 32 oz. 1 qt.
Butter, melted 1 lb. 2 cups
Phyllo dough Approx. 2 lb. 32 (14x18 in.) sheets
Unsalted butter, melted 6 oz. 1 1/2 cups
Chili powder - 1 tsp.
Sour cream or guacamole, if desired - As needed

DIRECTIONS

  • Prepare crêpes*: Beat eggs and cream. Lightly brush large crêpe pan or skillet with butter; using egg/cream mixture, makes thin crêpes. Cool crêpes 10 minutes. Cut in 1/2-inch wide strips.
  • Brown chorizo in nonstick skillet until fully cooked. Drain.
  • In large bowl, combine egg strips, taco cheese, salsa, julienned vegetables, and chorizo.
  • Prepare phyllo: Melt butter. Lay down one sheet of phyllo on parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with butter. Add second sheet of phyllo and repeat. Continue until 8 sheets are stacked and buttered.
  • Repeat with 3 additional baking sheets of 8 phyllo each.
  • Place 3/4 gal. egg-cheese mixture 1/4 way up the wide side of the phyllo dough. Roll phyllo around mixture tightly with same amount of filling end-to-end, seam side down. Repeat for remaining 3 pans.
  • Blend butter and chili powder. Brush rolls with seasoned butter. Bake at 350°F for 28 to 32 minutes or until golden.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting each roll into 6 portions. Garnish with sour cream or guacamole. Serve immediately.

*8- to 10-inch skillets may be used.

**If using frozen or liquid whole egg product.

Note: Do not let uncooked egg mixture remain at room temperature for longer than one hour
(including preparation and service time).