4.3 from 36 votes
Papas Con Chorizo Recipe
Papas con chorizo is a classic Mexican breakfast. Requiring just two ingredients and absolutely jam packed with flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
175 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 russet potato washed, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, or gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 9 ounces Mexican chorizo casings removed
Instructions
- Bring about 6 cups water to a boil in a deep pot with salt. Carefully add potatoes to boiling water. Boil over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes. Check at 10 minutes. If they are tender but not firm then remove from the heat. You do not want to overcook the potatoes. Using a colander, strain the potatoes but do not rinse.
- Crumble the chorizo into a cast-iron skillet and cook the chorizo over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the cooked chorizo and gently combine. Do not stir too much or the potatoes will get mushy.
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Notes
- Go-to favorite chorizo brands: Cacique Chorizo, El Mexicano Chorizo, and Ranchero Chorizo.
- Mess free chorizo cooking option: Crumble the chorizo into a cast-iron skillet or a casserole dish. Cover with foil and place in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 15 to 20 minutes. Check after 10 minutes. The chorizo will release some oil but don’t discard it.
- Shortcut: Grab a bag of frozen diced potatoes.
- Store: Papas con chorizo will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Nutrition does not include tortillas or toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
1259mg
(52%)
Potassium
444mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1259mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.