Cheesy Chorizo Egg and Potato Skillet

Cheesy scrambled eggs with mushrooms and onions in a skillet.

5 from 1 vote

Cheesy Chorizo Egg and Potato Skillet

This cheesy chorizo egg and potato skillet recipe is the most delicious, hearty, and spicy meal - filling, delicious, and easy! Gluten free, inexpensive family meal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: breakfast skillet, chorizo, chorizo eggs, eggs, family breakfast, green onions, healthy breakfast, hot sauce, skillet

Servings: -5

Calories: 576kcal

Author: Courtney ODell

Equipment

Silicone Spatula Turner, VOVOLY 3-Pack Spatula Set for Nonstick Cookware, BPA Free Rubber Spatulas, Heat Resistant Kitchen Utensil, No Scratch or Melting, Ideal for Egg, Cookie, Crepe, Burger, Pancake
GreenPan Valencia Pro Hard Anodized Healthy Ceramic Nonstick 4.5QT Saute Pan Jumbo Cooker with Lid, PFAS-Free, Induction, Dishwasher Safe, Oven Safe, Gray

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb fingering potatoes sliced into fourths
1 bell pepper diced
1 large onion diced
8 oz chorizo sausage
8 eggs well whisked
1 tsp hot sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese divided
½ tsp sea salt
¼ cup green onions sliced
Sour cream optional

Instructions

In a large, heavy pan, heat oil until shimmery.
When oil is very hot, but not smoking, add the fingering potatoes, stir occasionally to keep from burning.
When potatoes are lightly browned after about 8 minutes, add bell pepper and onion.
Stir occasionally and keep cooking on high until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Add chorizo to pan, fully cook until browned, about 8 minutes more.
While chorizo, potato, and onions are cooking, whisk the eggs, hot sauce, cheese, and sea salt till combined.
When chorizo is cooked add eggs to the pan and stir till eggs are cooked.
Top with diced green onions and sour cream if desired and enjoy!

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