If you are Mexican or have Mexican friends, then you know this egg and hot dog meal very well. Growing up this is one of the breakfasts my mother made often for my siblings and me. My cousins, friends and every Mexican person I know has eaten this dish as a kid — and actually many continue to eat it as adults. I’m not sure if other people Latin American countries also eat this breakfast, so to me it is a very Mexican one.
I’ve never been a big fan of hot dogs, and when I used to eat the “meat” ones this way was one of the very few ways I would eat them. Now that I’m a pescetarian I’m actually thrilled to have discovered vegan hot dogs — which, I am very happy to report taste better (to me) than the meat slurry ones.
My husband and I like to stay away from the processed faux meats because, well processed food is very unhealthy and they just don’t taste as good as the original ones. I do however make an exception for these vegan hot dogs when the craving for the egg scramble strikes. I buy the ones pictured here because they don’t have many preservatives and are made with a mixture of part gluten and part soy. They have some seasonings too and we’ve found them to be a perfect replacement for the real thing. When you buy yours do read the package ingredients list and make your purchasing decision on the one with the least amount off additives — it’s processed food so you can’t completely get away from them.
There isn’t much of a recipe, it is more of a guide so do feel free to adjust and tweak to your or your child’s preference.
- one vegan hot dog, sliced into even-sized thickness
- 2 medium eggs
- one Tablespoon of unsalted butter
- warm corn tortillas
- sliced jalapeños and or hot sauce
- Heat a pan and once hot add the butter, allow to melt. Once the butter is melted add the sliced hot dogs and saute until they become a little crispy on the outside. Now turn the heat down to low and crack the eggs into the pan, gently break the yolk and begin mixing (or scrambling) the eggs into the hot dogs. Cook until eggs have set and to your desired doneness.
- To serve either enjoy with some lightly toasted bread or scoop the mixture into warm corn tortillas to make breakfast tacos. You could also stuff the eggs and hot dogs into some Mexican bread rolls. Lastly, serve with sliced jalapeños and hot sauce for older kids and/or adults. Enjoy!
I love eating this dish with warm corn tortillas and pickled jalapeños, like breakfast tacos. But you can really eat it as you’d like. Some kids like to have ketchup served with this — it’s really up to everyone to enjoy as they wish.
Thanks for stopping by, it’s always such a treat for me to share recipes from my childhood.
Buen provecho!
My mother made this when I was a kid but she used Vienna Sausage from a can! I like your version MUCH better! Love the slices of peppers and then wrapping in a tortilla. That’s just perfect! A great breakfast for the kid in me. 🙂
Wow, really I always just assumed that it was only here that we ate it — then again, it’s such an obvious combination isn’t it? Thank you and I hope you satisfy that kid in you with this breakfast. 🙂
Fun dish! I’ve actually seen seafood hot dogs out there, although it’s been ages — they might be fun in this dish.
What, seafood hot dogs?! Wow I would love to try that but I’m never seen or heard of them before. Thanks John!
I’ve actually had the meat version of this made for me many times by a wonderful Mexican woman I used to know. She moved back to Mexico to retire but I’ll always associate this meal with her. Thanks for reminding me. GREG
Oh that is so sweet, Greg. I’m glad that she made this for you and that you got to experience it from a Mexican lady, maybe she made it for her children too. Thank you!
This is an easiest recipes to make and a fun way to eat breakfast.
Super easy and yes super fun. Thank you Rahul!
Funny, I actually remember something pretty similar from my childhood, scrambled eggs with slices of kielbasa (Polish sausage). Without the chiles and tortillas, of course… But that sounds awfully good!
Really? Hm, so it’s just an international childhood breakfast. 🙂 Thanks Frank!
This dish is new to me and I would love to try it. Your pictures have turned this simple meal into a gourmet experience.
Hi! Where do you get these hot dogs in Playa? We are also vegan and get a few “meat” items from Dak but I haven’t been able to find a good hot dog anywhere..including Dak!
Hi Stasia!
We buy them at Dac from the counter where they have the other veggie meats. I was never a big fan of the regular hot dogs and found that I like these veggie ones better. My husband says that these are okay, but I quite enjoy them. From Dac I also like to sometimes get their veggie burgers and the chorizo, neither are the best but do the job when the cravings strike. 🙂
Have you tried BIO-Natural on 10th or the new one on 5th between 40 & 42 streets? There is also the organics & vegan store on 26th street which carries some veggie meats.
We are slowly getting more vegan options here in Playa but still have a long way to go. Good luck!
Yes, we check those markets out regularly and you are right, slowly but surely more options are arriving in Playa. I do love the burgers and soyrizo from Dak. BTW I followed Spicie Foodie for years (vegan portobello steak wraps are my fave!) then found this one looking for vegan Mexican recipes- so cool that you’re the author of this one too and living in the same town 🙂 !!
Wow, Stasia what a small World we live in right? Thank you so much for following and glad to hear you liked the wraps — still one of my faves too. 🙂