35 Delicious Ways to Use Chorizo

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35 Delicious Ways to Use Chorizo2/35 Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes it to the next level by changing up the flavors and adding a surprise–sweet potatoes! —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 263 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber),

12g protein

12g protein. 3/35 Chorizo Egg Casserole 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Growing up on chorizo and egg burritos, I decided it was time for a remake. In the morning when I make coffee, I pop this in the oven and an hour later, breakfast is ready! —Relina Shirley, Reno, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 461 calories, 34g fat (15g saturated fat), 215mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 4/35 Mexican Sausage & Cornbread Strata 1 Review

I make mine most often with corn and pico de gallo

Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Sausage & Cornbread Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The beauty of my Mexican strata is that you can change it depending on the veggies you have on hand. I make mine most often with corn and pico de gallo. —Lisa Huff, Wilton, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 495 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 1332mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 5/35 Chorizo Burrito Bowls 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always on the hunt for fast and filling meals. Chicken sausage makes an awesome one-dish dinner by itself or served with brown rice in a burrito. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 425 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1275mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. 6/35 My Best-Ever Jambalaya 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tried to mimic Jambalaya from

my favorite restaurant and it turned out

my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now prefer my recipe and won’t order it when we go to the restaurant! —Alexis Van Vulpen, St. Albert, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 323 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 7/35 Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 72 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these

bacon jalapeno poppers

bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the those who are intolerant of hot peppers will love them. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 66 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/35 Cedar-Plank Stuffed Portobellos 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cedar-Plank Stuffed Portobellos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we were newlyweds, my father-in-law made us stuffed portobello mushrooms. I’ve tweaked the recipe for

our tastes

our tastes. I like to serve it with salad and potato wedges. —Katie Stemp, Tacoma, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom.: 404 calories, 32g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 9/35 Eggs & Chorizo Wraps 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Egg & Chorizo Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband grew up in Southern California and loves chorizo. We use the spicy sausage in these chorizo and egg wraps that our children call Daddy’s

Eggs.—April Nissen, Yankton, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 519 calories, 32g fat (12g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 1121mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 10/35 Chorizo Salsa Omelet 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chorizo Salsa Omelet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just a few ingredients jazz up a basic omelet and make it delish! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 omelet: 588 calories, 48g fat (19g saturated fat), 727mg cholesterol, 1568mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g

protein. 11/35 Queso Fundido 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Queso Fundido Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dig in to this one-skillet dip and enjoy the gooey cheese and the spicy kicks from chorizo and pepper jack. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 161 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 12/35 Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

I can make it the night before and it’s ready in the morning

7 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it’s ready in the morning. It’s the perfect recipe when I have weekend guests. —Ella Stutheit, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 272 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 13/35 Dad’s Famous Stuffies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dad’s Famous Stuffies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings

10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The third of July is almost as important as July Fourth in my family. We make these stuffed clams on the third every year, and it’s an event in and of itself! —Karen Barros, Bristol, Rhode Island Nutrition Facts: 3 stuffed clams: 296 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 14/35 Chorizo & Egg Breakfast Ring 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chorizo & Egg Breakfast Ring Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People go crazy when I bring this loaded crescent ring to parties. I can bake it at home and take it anywhere. Of course, everyone’s happy when we have it for dinner, too! —Frances Blackwelder, Grand Junction, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 477 calories, 32g fat (11g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 1149mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. 15/35 Chicken Fajita Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: This south-of-the-border chowder is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes, and it’s a winner at family dinners and potlucks alike. We like ours topped with fresh avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and chili cheese corn chips. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 269 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1069mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. 16/35 Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to

One of my favorite dishes was feijoada, a chili/stew served over white rice

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of my favorite dishes was feijoada, a chili/stew served over white rice. I introduced this easy recipe to my family, and it has become one of our favorite comfort foods. —Andrea Romanczyk, Magna, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 531 calories, 33g fat (11g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1069mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein. 17/35 Chorizo and Eggs Ranchero 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chorizo and Eggs Ranchero Recipe photo by Taste of

Add refried beans and cheddar, and serve everything in bowls made of tortillas

Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a festive Mexican breakfast, we do chorizo and huevos rancheros. Add refried beans and cheddar, and serve everything in bowls made of tortillas. —Paul Williams, Fort Mohave, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 tortilla bowl: 675 calories, 37g fat (13g saturated fat), 436mg cholesterol, 1728mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein. 18/35 Mexican Chorizo and Corn Soup 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

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