Chorizo Breakfast Hash with Eggs

Chorizo Breakfast Hash with Eggs

This hearty Chorizo Breakfast Hash combines crispy roasted potatoes, sweet mini peppers, spicy chorizo sausage, and baked eggs, all topped with a zesty garlic-lemon aioli and fresh parsley. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.

Ingredients:

  • For the Hash:

    • 12 ounces Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced crosswise into ¼-inch slices (about 3 medium potatoes)
    • ½ pound mini sweet peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
    • 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
    • 2 teaspoons garlic, finely grated, divided
    • 2 teaspoons chorizo chili or Cajun spice blend, divided
    • 1½ tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
    • Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
    • ½ pound chorizo sausage
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar-jack cheese blend
    • 2–4 large eggs

  • For the Garlic-Lemon Aioli:

    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • Juice of 1 lemon wedge
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • Remaining grated garlic (about ¾ teaspoon)
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • Water, as needed

  • For Serving:

    • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
    • Remaining lemon wedges

Directions:

  1. Prepare the Vegetables:

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a rack in the lower third.
    • In a large bowl or directly on a rimmed baking sheet, combine the sliced potatoes, halved mini peppers, and sliced onion.
    • Add 1 teaspoon of the grated garlic (reserve the remaining for the aioli), 1 teaspoon of the chorizo chili spice blend, and 1½ tablespoons olive oil.
    • Season generously with kosher salt and ground pepper.
    • Toss everything together to coat evenly.
    • Spread the vegetables in an even layer on the baking sheet.

  2. Roast the Vegetables:

    • Bake on the lower oven rack until the potatoes start to soften and brown on the bottom, about 20 minutes.

  3. Prepare the Chorizo:

    • In a medium bowl, mix together the chorizo sausage (casings removed if necessary), the remaining 1 teaspoon chorizo chili spice blend, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    • Break up the chorizo into small pieces.

  4. Add Chorizo to the Hash:

    • Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
    • Scatter the chorizo pieces over the roasted vegetables.
    • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the potatoes are well browned and the chorizo is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

  5. Make the Garlic-Lemon Aioli:

    • While the hash is cooking, finely grate ½ teaspoon lemon zest into a small bowl.
    • Cut the lemon into wedges; squeeze the juice from one wedge into the bowl with the zest.
    • Add the mayonnaise and remaining grated garlic to the bowl.
    • Stir to combine, adding 1 teaspoon of water at a time to achieve your desired consistency.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Add Cheese and Eggs:

    • Remove the hash from the oven.
    • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar-jack cheese evenly over the hash.
    • Make small wells in the hash and crack 2–4 eggs over the top, spacing them evenly.
    • Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  7. Bake Until Eggs Are Set:

    • Return the baking sheet to the lower oven rack.
    • Bake until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes (bake longer if you prefer fully cooked yolks).

  8. Garnish and Serve:

    • While the eggs are baking, pick the parsley leaves from the stems and roughly chop if desired.
    • Remove the hash from the oven.
    • Dollop the garlic-lemon aioli over the top.
    • Sprinkle with fresh parsley leaves.
    • Serve the hash with the remaining lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
    • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chorizo chili spice blend to suit your heat preference.
  • Even Cooking: Slice the potatoes uniformly to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Aioli Consistency: If the aioli is too thick, thin it out with a little more water or lemon juice.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Accompaniments: Serve with warm tortillas or toasted crusty bread to soak up the delicious flavors.
  • Add Freshness: A simple side salad of mixed greens can complement the richness of the hash.
  • Beverage Pairing: Enjoy with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice or a hot cup of coffee for a complete breakfast experience.
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