Rio Grande Chorizo Potato Nest Recipe

Name: Rio Grande Chorizo Potato Nest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small chorizo sausage, links; 24 ounces Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns; 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix, divided; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ½ cups half-and-half; 1 ½ cups roughly chopped queso blanco; ½ cup chopped cilantro; 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced thin; 6 -8 pickled jalapeno peppers, slices; ¼ cup diced red bell pepper

Servings: persons

2 small chorizo sausage, links
24 ounces Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix, divided
4 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 ½ cups roughly chopped queso blanco
½ cup chopped cilantro
8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced thin
6 -8 pickled jalapeno peppers, slices
¼ cup diced red bell pepper

1
Cook chorizo over low medium heat in a frying pan until crumbled and color is no more pink.
2
Drain off the oil into a cup.
3
Turn oven to 425F Wrap shredded potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
4
Grease a deep 11 1/2 inch ovenproof pie plate with chorizo drippings.
5
Mix 1/2 cup chorizo drippings with 2 teaspoon taco seasoning and toss with potatoes.
6
Press potatoes over pie pan, forming a crust.
7
Bake 20 minutes or until browned.
8
While potatoes are baking, beat eggs in a large bowl with remaining taco seasoning, cumin, Half and Half, and queso blanco.
9
By hand stir in cilantro, drained chorizo, sausages, jalapenos and bell peppers.
10
Pour into potato crust and bake at 350 F for 45-50 minutes or until set.
11
Garnish with more cilantro.
12
Let sit 15 minutes before serving.
13
Serve with a green salad for dinner or lunch.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small chorizo sausage, links, 24 ounces Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix, divided, 4 large eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Rio Grande Chorizo Potato Nest 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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Rio Grande Chorizo Potato Nest

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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