Chorizo Sandwich Squares Recipe

Name: Chorizo Sandwich Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups flour; 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 ⅓ cups warm water; 1 lb chorizo sausage (see Chorizo); 1 red sweet bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 jalapenos, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 16 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese or 16 ounces crumbled queso fresco

Servings: persons

3 ½ cups flour
1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 ⅓ cups warm water
1 lb chorizo sausage (see Chorizo)
1 red sweet bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 jalapenos, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
16 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese or 16 ounces crumbled queso fresco

1
In a medium glass bowl combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, salt and sugar.
2
Mix well.
3
Add the warm water mixing well.
4
Add enough flour to make a firm dough.
5
Turn out and kneed for 6-8 minutes.
6
Place in a greased glass bowl, turning once to coat dough ball.
7
Cover and place in a warm spot for 60 minutes.
8
While dough is rising cook sausage in a large skillet.
9
When browned and cooked drain off fat.
10
Add the red, green, onion, jalapenos, and garlic.
11
Cook for 5-6 minutes stirring often.
12
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
13
Lightly grease a 8x10 inch baking pan.
14
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and punch down.
15
Divide.
16
Roll out half the dough into a 9x11 inch rectangle.
17
Gently press into the prepared pan allowing dough to go up sides by 1 inch.
18
Spoon sausage mixture onto dough.
19
Evenly sprinkle cheese on top of sausage mixture.
20
Roll out remaining dough into a 8x10 inch rectangle.
21
Place on top of cheese layer and pinch edges to seal.
22
Cut slits in top.
23
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown (use an egg wash if you wish).
24
Cut into squares and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ½ cups flour, 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and more.

Yes, Chorizo Sandwich Squares falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chorizo Sandwich Squares

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Variations & substitutions

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