Chorizo Potato Breakfast Skillet

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Calories

    572 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chorizo Potato Breakfast Skillet

This breakfast skillet with super flavorful chorizo, crispy potatoes, baked eggs, and cheddar cheese is the perfect family breakfast! Full of flavor! 

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Ingredients

  • 1 link chorizo see note), 8 ounces, diced, Portuguese or Spanish
  • 2 large russet potato 1 1/2 pounds, scrubbed clean, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar distilled
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 4 large egg
  • 3 green onions (greens only, sliced)
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, fill with about 2 qts water, add 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp of kosher salt, and bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and cook until barely tender about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain in colander, and set aside. 
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  3. In a 12 inch cast iron skillet, over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and diced chorizo. Cook for 8 minutes until chorizo has reduced and browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chorizo and set aside, but leave behind the oils and tiny bits. 
  4. In the same skillet, raise the heat to medium-high, add 3 tbsp olive oil and add the drained diced potatoes. Add 1/4 tsp kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook the potatoes for 15 minutes, tossing/stirring occasionally until potatoes have crisped on all sides. When 5 minutes remain, add the 1 tbsp of unsalted butter and allow to melt and toss the potatoes.
  5. Return the chorizo to the skillet, mix with the potatoes, and form four small wells. Carefully crack four eggs into each of the four wells, season eggs with salt/pepper and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the potatoes. Place into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Whites should be set and the yolks runny. Remove from oven, top with fresh green onions, and serve!

Notes

  • Use Portuguese/Spanish chorizo (also spelled chouriço) which is already pre-cooked. Mexican chorizo is raw/uncooked and has not been tested in this recipe. You would have to fully cook the Mexican chorizo separately if using in this recipe.
  • Use a 12-inch skillet, you do not want to overcrowd potatoes or else they will not crisp correctly.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 572kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g (80%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 232mg (77%) Sodium 858mg (36%) Potassium 874mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 734IU (15%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 572 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 572kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 232mg 77%
Sodium 858mg 36%
Potassium 874mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 734IU 15%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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