Chorizo Hash Breakfast Skillet
Savory chorizo and crispy potatoes topped with oven-baked eggs. Easy brunch skillet ready in about 30 minutes.
This is an excellent brunch recipe, especially with a tall Bloody Mary.
Yield: 2 - 4 servings
- Make the chorizo mix ahead for deeper flavor, then brown a portion to build the hash.
- Sear potatoes and veggies in the chorizo oil, return meat, crack eggs on top and finish in a 350°F oven.
- Store leftovers in the fridge 3 to 4 days and reheat gently; eggs are best eaten fresh.
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Preparation Instructions:
To prepare chorizo, mix pork, bacon, seasoning, and vinegar. If possible, place in an airtight container and let rest in the refrigerator overnight.
To prepare the hash, brown 1/4 to 1/2 pound of mixed chorizo seasoning over medium-high heat. When well cooked, about 4-6 minutes, remove cooked chorizo from the pan and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Using the oil left in the pan from cooking the chorizo, lightly brown potatoes, onion, and bell peppers under low-medium heat.
When vegetables are almost done, mix in cooked chorizo. Crack eggs evenly spaced apart, place in oven, and cook till desired doneness. (Roughly 10-15 minutes.)
Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use store-bought chorizo instead of making the mix?
Yes. If the chorizo is fresh raw pork, remove casings if needed and cook it the same way. If it is already cured or very spicy, skip the added seasoning and vinegar or reduce them. Adjust salt and spice to taste.
How can I make this recipe vegetarian?
Swap the pork and bacon for plant-based chorizo crumbles or firm crumbled tofu seasoned with the same Mexican chorizo seasoning and a splash of red wine vinegar. Brown until crisp and follow the same steps with potatoes and veggies.
How long should I bake the eggs to get runny, jammy, or firm yolks?
At 350°F in the skillet: 8 to 10 minutes gives runny yolks, 10 to 12 minutes gives jammy yolks, and 12 to 15 minutes yields fully set yolks. Times vary by oven and egg size, so check early.
Can I cook the whole dish on the stovetop without using the oven?
Yes. After mixing the cooked chorizo into the veggies, make small wells for the eggs, crack them in, cover the skillet, and cook on low heat. Whites usually set in 6 to 10 minutes. You can baste the eggs with hot oil for faster finish.
How do I get extra crispy potatoes?
Dice potatoes small and dry them well before cooking. Start in hot oil, avoid crowding the pan, and let them brown undisturbed. Parboiling for a few minutes then draining and patting dry helps create a crisper exterior.
How far ahead can I prepare components and how do I store leftovers?
You can mix the raw chorizo ingredients and refrigerate overnight. Fully cooked hash keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Eggs are best when served right after cooking.
Can I reduce the fat or use leaner meats?
Yes. Use lean ground pork or turkey and cut back on the minced bacon. You may need a little added oil to brown the potatoes. Drain excess fat from cooked chorizo if the pan has too much grease.
Any food safety tips?
Cook ground pork until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F if you use a thermometer. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and reheat to steaming hot. Handle raw pork and eggs with usual kitchen hygiene.
Can I use store-bought chorizo instead of making the mix?
Yes. If the chorizo is fresh raw pork, remove casings if needed and cook it the same way. If it is already cured or very spicy, skip the added seasoning and vinegar or reduce them. Adjust salt and spice to taste.
How can I make this recipe vegetarian?
Swap the pork and bacon for plant-based chorizo crumbles or firm crumbled tofu seasoned with the same Mexican chorizo seasoning and a splash of red wine vinegar. Brown until crisp and follow the same steps with potatoes and veggies.
How long should I bake the eggs to get runny, jammy, or firm yolks?
At 350°F in the skillet: 8 to 10 minutes gives runny yolks, 10 to 12 minutes gives jammy yolks, and 12 to 15 minutes yields fully set yolks. Times vary by oven and egg size, so check early.
Can I cook the whole dish on the stovetop without using the oven?
Yes. After mixing the cooked chorizo into the veggies, make small wells for the eggs, crack them in, cover the skillet, and cook on low heat. Whites usually set in 6 to 10 minutes. You can baste the eggs with hot oil for faster finish.
How do I get extra crispy potatoes?
Dice potatoes small and dry them well before cooking. Start in hot oil, avoid crowding the pan, and let them brown undisturbed. Parboiling for a few minutes then draining and patting dry helps create a crisper exterior.
How far ahead can I prepare components and how do I store leftovers?
You can mix the raw chorizo ingredients and refrigerate overnight. Fully cooked hash keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Eggs are best when served right after cooking.
Can I reduce the fat or use leaner meats?
Yes. Use lean ground pork or turkey and cut back on the minced bacon. You may need a little added oil to brown the potatoes. Drain excess fat from cooked chorizo if the pan has too much grease.
Any food safety tips?
Cook ground pork until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F if you use a thermometer. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and reheat to steaming hot. Handle raw pork and eggs with usual kitchen hygiene.
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