Chorizo Smothered Potatoes 5Fix Recipe

Spice up your breakfast or dinner with this incredibly easy 5-ingredient Chorizo Smothered Potatoes recipe! Ready in just 20 minutes, this flavorful dish features crispy potatoes smothered in savory chorizo and melted cheese. Perfect as a side for juevos rancheros, bacon, or your favorite dinner entree. Quick, easy, and unbelievably delicious – enter the 5-ingredient fix contest winner!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 575.3 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.3 (39 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chorizo Smothered Potatoes 5Fix

  • 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound ground chorizo sausage
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make Chorizo Smothered Potatoes 5Fix

  1. Crumble 1 pound of chorizo into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  2. Add 1 medium diced bell pepper and 1/2 medium diced onion to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in 2 cups frozen hash browns. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) over the potatoes and chorizo.
  5. Cover the skillet and remove from heat. Let the cheese melt completely for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

95g

Carbs

1g