Mote Pillo Breakfast Tacos
DifficultyIntermediate
ShareTweetSaveBigOven
Breakfast Tacos
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins
For the fried hominy
For the Breakfast Taco Filling:
 1 cup Cacique Mexican Table Crema
 1 Lemon (Zest and juice)
 1 lime sliced into wedges
 ½ cup diced white onion
 ½ cup sliced thin red onion
 ¼ cup finely sliced leeks
 2 tbsp chopped chives
 1 cup liquid eggs
 2 tbsp whole milk
 Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
 Queso fresco, crumbled (for topping)
Prepare the Fried Hominy: 
1

deep fry the drained and rinsed White Hominy until golden brown.

2

Remove hominy from the fryer and Sprinkle Carne Asada seasoning over the fried hominy, toss to coat evenly.

3

Prepare the bacon and crumble.

4

Dice the chives for garnish.

5

Prepare the sliced red onions with the Spicy Garlic Pickle Brine (this can be done ahead of time).

6

Mix together crema, Chili lime sauce, and the juice of one lemon and set aside.

Make the Breakfast Taco Filling
7

In a skillet combine the diced white onion, sliced leeks, and uncooked hominy. Sautee until the onions are translucent. 

8

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and whole milk, until well combined. Combine the scrambled eggs with the onion and leek mixture.

9

Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they are warm and pliable.

Assemble the Breakfast Tacos: 
10

Warm and stack 2 tortillas per serving, spoon some of the scrambled egg and hominy onion mixture onto the tortilla.

11

Top with the crispy fried hominy and crumbled bacon.

12

Top with the pickled onions.

13

Drizzle the Cholula Crema over each taco.

Garnish and Serve.
14

 Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.

15

Add chopped chives, cilantro leaves, and sliced limes on top for freshness and color!

 

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SOURCE NEW FOOD PRODUCTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS? LET'S CONNECT!

 

Category,

Ingredients

For the fried hominy
For the Breakfast Taco Filling:
 1 cup Cacique Mexican Table Crema
 1 Lemon (Zest and juice)
 1 lime sliced into wedges
 ½ cup diced white onion
 ½ cup sliced thin red onion
 ¼ cup finely sliced leeks
 2 tbsp chopped chives
 1 cup liquid eggs
 2 tbsp whole milk
 Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
 Queso fresco, crumbled (for topping)

Directions

Prepare the Fried Hominy: 
1

deep fry the drained and rinsed White Hominy until golden brown.

2

Remove hominy from the fryer and Sprinkle Carne Asada seasoning over the fried hominy, toss to coat evenly.

3

Prepare the bacon and crumble.

4

Dice the chives for garnish.

5

Prepare the sliced red onions with the Spicy Garlic Pickle Brine (this can be done ahead of time).

6

Mix together crema, Chili lime sauce, and the juice of one lemon and set aside.

Make the Breakfast Taco Filling
7

In a skillet combine the diced white onion, sliced leeks, and uncooked hominy. Sautee until the onions are translucent. 

8

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and whole milk, until well combined. Combine the scrambled eggs with the onion and leek mixture.

9

Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they are warm and pliable.

Assemble the Breakfast Tacos: 
10

Warm and stack 2 tortillas per serving, spoon some of the scrambled egg and hominy onion mixture onto the tortilla.

11

Top with the crispy fried hominy and crumbled bacon.

12

Top with the pickled onions.

13

Drizzle the Cholula Crema over each taco.

Garnish and Serve.
14

 Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.

15

Add chopped chives, cilantro leaves, and sliced limes on top for freshness and color!

Notes

Mote Pillo Breakfast Tacos