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Chorizo Breakfast Hash with Fried Eggs and Melted Cheese recipe
A hearty breakfast hash with crisp chorizo sausages, golden potatoes and onions, finished with melted cheese and runny fried eggs. Rich, smoky and satisfying, it’s an ideal brunch or weekend breakfast.
35 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 200g Chorizo Sausages
- 4 Eggs
- 20g Butter
- 80g Cheese
- 400g Potatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Parsley
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 780 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Fat | 54 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1500 mg |
Why this works
A very energy-dense, protein-rich breakfast with high saturated fat and sodium, best suited to an active day rather than a lighter or heart-healthy meal.
Protein and satiety. Eggs, chorizo and cheese provide a substantial protein hit, which may help keep you fuller for longer.
Potassium and vitamin C from potatoes. Potatoes contribute potassium and some vitamin C, although this is reduced if cooked and served with the skin removed.
High sodium and saturated fat. Chorizo, cheese, butter and added salt make this dish notably high in sodium and saturated fat, which may not suit frequent intake.
Method
- Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the chorizo sausages, sliced into thick rounds. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the fat renders and the chorizo is browned.
- Add the potatoes, diced, to the pan and cook, stirring regularly, until they are tender and turning crisp at the edges, about 15-18 minutes.
- Stir in the onion, finely sliced, and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the butter and let it melt through the hash.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
- Make 4 small hollows in the hash and crack in the eggs. Cover with a lid and cook for 4-6 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking.
- Scatter the cheese over the top, cover again for 1 minute to melt, then serve straight away.
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