Chorizo Breakfast Skillet

Prep Time
10 min.
Cook Time
20 min.
Yield
4
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Rise and shine with a sizzling start! This hearty chorizo breakfast skillet is a symphony of flavors and colors that's guaranteed to jumpstart your day.

Make This Recipe

Ingredients

6-8 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced or crumbled

4-6 strips of bacon, chopped

4 Large Eggland's Best Eggs

1 cup diced potatoes (precooked or parboiled for quicker cooking)

1/2 cup diced bell peppers (assorted colors for more vibrant appearance)

1/2 cup diced onions

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)

Olive oil or cooking spray

Preparation

  1. Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Add the chopped bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chorizo sausage and cook it until it's browned and fully cooked through. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and set it aside with the bacon.
  4. In the same skillet, add the diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook them until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
  5. If your potatoes are not pre-cooked or parboiled, add them to the skillet and cook until they are tender and golden brown. If you're using pre-cooked or parboiled potatoes, you can add them later with the bacon and chorizo.
  6. Once the potatoes are cooked, add the cooked chorizo and bacon back to the skillet and mix everything together.
  7. Create small wells in the mixture and crack the eggs into these wells. You can cover the skillet with a lid or foil to help the eggs cook faster.
  8. Cook the eggs to your desired doneness. If you prefer runny yolks, cook them for a shorter time, and for fully cooked yolks, cook them longer.
  9. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the skillet, remove from heat, cover and let it melt. Season the skillet with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions, if desired. Serve the chorizo bacon breakfast skillet hot directly from the skillet.

Quality Chorizo: Start with high-quality chorizo sausage. The flavor and spiciness of the chorizo will significantly impact the overall taste of the dish.

Prep Ingredients: Chop all your ingredients beforehand for a smoother cooking process. You'll likely need chorizo, potatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, eggs, and optional toppings like cheese, avocado, and fresh herbs.

Render Chorizo: In a preheated skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat until it's browned and crispy, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spatula. This step releases flavorful oils that will enhance the rest of the dish.

Eggs: Create small wells in the mixture and crack eggs directly into them. Cover the skillet and let the eggs cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny, or to your preferred level of doneness. If you prefer scrambled eggs, you can whisk the eggs separately and then fold them into the skillet.

Nutrition

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Information per Serving
Calories 1570
Fat 113g
Saturated Fat 113g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 580mg
Carbohydrates 113g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Protein 113g