The Best Chorizo Sausage Recipes
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This spicy pork sausage—whether smoked and cured Spanish or Mexican—easily becomes the main ingredient in any dish!
You're probably familiar with crumbly chorizo as an ingredient in Mexican cuisine (it's a popular taco filling), but that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to pork sausage. In fact, there are dozens of different types of chorizo. The two most common are Mexican chorizo (raw, crumbly, and requires cooking) and Spanish chorizo (smoked, ready to slice and eat right away). You can even make your own. homemade sausage And add your favorite spices if you like that kind of thing. Whatever you decide, it's important to note that different types of chorizo can't be used interchangeably, so be sure to check which one your recipe calls for. The good news: all types of sausage are equally delicious, and these recipes prove it. Wondering where to start? Try this simple filling inspired by the popular Mexican dish: papas con chorizo. You can't go wrong with this hearty combination of potatoes and sausage.
Tacos with potatoes, chorizo sausage and yellow zucchini
This filling is inspired by the popular Mexican dish "papas con chorizo"—a combination of potatoes and chorizo. Be sure to buy fresh, uncooked chorizo.
Recipe: Tacos with potatoes, chorizo sausage and yellow zucchini
Queso fundido
Queso fundido literally translates as "melted cheese." And who can resist warm, gooey chorizo cheese and a handful of salty chips for dipping?
Recipe: Queso Fundido
Quesadilla with chorizo and vegetables
Trisha knows that a crowd-pleasing appetizer requires very few ingredients—as long as one of them is as delicious and flavorful as chorizo!
Recipe: Quesadilla with minced meat and spinach
Scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage
Scrambled eggs with chorizo are a popular Mexican breakfast that's quick and easy to make and keeps you full for a long time. Traditionally, crumbled raw chorizo is added to the scrambled eggs, but for a more appetizing and flavorful dish, combine the scrambled eggs with chopped, fried chorizo.
Recipe: Scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage
Chorizo in puff pastry
You'll be surprised how easy these chorizo puffs are to make with just 6 ingredients—and how quickly they'll be gone once the game starts!
Recipe: Sausages in a fur coat
Jalapeños stuffed with Gouda and Chorizo
This beloved treat has all the right ingredients: spicy jalapeños, smoked chorizo and Gouda, plus a creamy kick from sour cream and cream cheese.
Recipe: Jalapeño peppers stuffed with smoked gouda and chorizo
Chorizo burgers
To give her burgers a spicier, Tex-Mex twist, Ree Drummond mixed ground beef with raw Mexican chorizo sausage and canned green chili peppers. She then slathered the buns with mayonnaise and fresh cilantro, a staple of almost every Tex-Mex dish, and topped the burgers with fried bacon and a fried egg. The flavor was truly special.
Recipe: Chorizo burgers
Tostadas with chorizo and fried eggs
On a late Sunday morning, treat your family to this delicious Mexican-inspired breakfast. Crispy tostadas are topped with cheese, beans, Mexican chorizo, a fried egg, and fresh pico de gallo, giving them an unparalleled, fresh flavor. These tostadas are also perfect for dinner.
Recipe: Tostadas with chorizo and fried eggs
Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish consisting of meat-filled tortilla tubes baked under a layer of savory tomato sauce and cheese. This recipe replaces some of the traditional enchilada ingredients with ingredients typical of Spanish cuisine, including the famous chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese.
Recipe: Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Enchiladas
Stew with shrimp and pork sausage
A thick, warming seafood stew, full of rich flavors—just the thing for a chilly day. It's quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Spanish chorizo sausage gives this stew its special flavor. Combined with smoked paprika, it adds a piquant aroma and flavor.
Recipe: Stew with shrimp and pork sausage
Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Burrito
This burrito is filled with all the popular breakfast ingredients: scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, and cheese. It's made with raw Mexican chorizo sausage, not to be confused with Spanish dry-cured sausage. This delicious and filling breakfast burrito is perfect for eating on the way to work or for grabbing on the go.
Recipe: Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Burrito
Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with sausage
If you love sweet and savory treats, this easy appetizer is for you! Preparing a large batch for a game night? Stuff and wrap the dates and keep them in the refrigerator until guests arrive. Then, all you need to do is bake them.
Recipe: Bacon-wrapped date and chorizo rolls
Baked Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Chorizo
Sweet and tender baked sweet potatoes are the perfect base for a savory, smoked chorizo filling. Plus, this dish is filling enough to satisfy even the hungriest of guests!
Recipe: Sweet potatoes stuffed with chorizo
Cornbread with Chorizo and Peppers
This cornbread, topped with cheese, chorizo, onions, and bell peppers, is so filling, it's almost like a meal on its own.
Recipe: Cornbread with Chorizo and Bell Peppers
Clams with chorizo
To enhance the shellfish's incredible flavor, simmer them in white wine with sautéed chorizo and onions. Finally, stir in butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with white bread to soak up all the delicious juices.
Recipe: Clams with chorizo
Mexican sausage rolls
Spicy chorizo sausages add a Latin American twist to this classic appetizer. They're made with Mexican chorizo sausage (not to be confused with the dry-cured Spanish sausage!), wrapped in tortillas and pan-fried—quick and easy, with no messy dough.
Recipe: Mexican sausage rolls
Enchiladas with chorizo, fried egg and cheese
This recipe is a great example of how to make a delicious, filling meal for four with just 200 grams of meat. It's a Mexican enchilada! Rolled tortillas filled with fried chorizo (essentially ground pork seasoned with chili powder and other Mexican spices), scrambled eggs, and potato balls are baked under a layer of green chili sauce and gooey mozzarella.
Recipe: Enchiladas with chorizo, fried egg and cheese
Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Sausage – Huevos con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with sausage are one of the simplest, most filling, and most popular breakfast dishes worldwide. Since it doesn't require many ingredients, it's crucial that they be high-quality and delicious. For example, try making Mexican-style scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage – huevos con chorizo (Spanish for "scrambled eggs with sausage").
Recipe: Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Sausage – Huevos con Chorizo
Fried olives stuffed with sausage
The secret to these deep-fried olives is a three-part breading. Dredge the olives in seasoned flour, then dip them in egg and breadcrumbs. The flour helps the egg stick to the olives, which in turn helps the breadcrumbs stick!
Recipe: Fried olives stuffed with chorizo
Skillet-style rice with chicken and chorizo sausage
This one-pot wonder is flavorful, filling, and easy to clean. Tender chicken thighs and flavorful chorizo make a wonderful meal when cooked with rice, tomato paste, capers, and frozen peas.
Recipe: Skillet-style rice with chicken and chorizo sausage
Chorizo and cheese fries
Frozen crinkle potatoes will never be the same again! This extravagant appetizer features two different cheeses, crumbled chorizo, and a touch of sour cream.
Recipe: Potato casserole with cheese, chorizo and sour cream
Mexican Chorizo Meatball Soup
This savory soup is quick to prepare and makes a great addition to your menu when you don't feel like making a big pot of chili for a sports game.
Recipe: Mexican Chorizo Meatball Soup
Lasagna with polenta and chorizo sauce
Guy's dish is full of surprises: hidden among layers of polenta, noodles, and chorizo sauce is Swiss chard and plenty of fontina and mozzarella cheese.
Recipe: Lasagna with polenta and chorizo sauce
Quesadilla in a waffle iron with meat topping
A Mexican quesadilla is a crispy, fried tortilla filled with a generous amount of gooey cheese. In addition to the main ingredient—cheese—for a more vibrant flavor, add onions marinated in citrus juice. Place the filling between two tortillas and toast them in a waffle iron. This will make the edges of the quesadilla even crispier and more delicious. Serve the quesadilla with typical Mexican appetizers: spicy chorizo, pan-fried without the casing, sour cream, and tomato-avocado guacamole.
Recipe: Quesadilla in a waffle iron with meat topping
Paella with chicken and chorizo sausages
Don't be intimidated by the cooking time of José's delicious paella—it's a bit labor-intensive, but the end result is worth it. Serve straight from the pan for a delightful dinner your guests will love.
Recipe: Paella with chicken and chorizo sausages
Meat topping for nachos
The perfect meat topping for nachos is made from several types of ground meat. Take ground beef and mix it with raw Mexican chorizo without the casing (not to be confused with Spanish chorizo!), sauté in a spiced tomato sauce, and you've got a juicy, rich topping! Spread it over corn tortilla chips, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake in the oven until the cheese melts.
Recipe: Meat topping for nachos
Spicy Shepherd's Pie with Chorizo
Shepherd's pie, despite its name, is a complete main dish: a meat filling and a side of mashed potatoes all in one pan. For this recipe, you'll need an oven-safe pan, preferably cast iron.
Recipe: Spicy Shepherd's Pie with Chorizo
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