Hearty and full of flavor, sausage is comfort food at its finest. And if someone forced us to pick our favorite sausage, we’d have to say chorizo. This spicy sausage comes in plenty of forms — Mexican, Spanish and Portuguese — and can be used easily as a side dish or stand alone as the star of the show (AKA dinner). Here are 17 delicious chorizo recipes to heat things up in the kitchen.
The Endless Meal
Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
Start your day off right with this hearty breakfast casserole packed with chorizo and veggies. The best part of this recipe is the leftovers, so it's meal prep-ready! (via The Endless Meal)
Where Is My Spoon?
Chorizo Chicken Paella
Paella is an absolute must-make come fall and winter time. This dense dish gets most of its flavor from delicious chorizo! (via Where Is My Spoon?)
Two Peas & Their Pod
Chorizo Corn Pizza
Switch your next pizza pie up a bit by opting for chorizo, jalapeños, and corn as the toppings instead of your regular ol' cheese and pepperoni combo. You can thank us later. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)
The Original Dish
Pumpkin Chorizo Chili with Yogurt & Herbs
This chili is gonna warm you from the inside out, not only because it's served warm, but because the spicy chorizo has a nice kick to it! (via The Original Dish)
The Real Food Dietitians
Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms
Looking for a reliable party appetizer? These chorizo stuffed mushrooms are so here to please. (via The Real Food Dietitians)
Half Baked Harvest
Chorizo Bolognese Pasta with Sourdough Pangrattato + Burrata
Chorizo and pasta go together surprisingly well. This cheesy bolognese is proof! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Lady and Pups
Mexican Chorizo + Garlic Shrimp Burger
This burger is a powerhouse. A savory Mexican chorizo patty topped with garlic shrimp will have anyone drooling. (via Lady and Pups)
Vikalinka
Chorizo Sausage Rolls
Take the pig out of the old blanket and wrap it in a new one. Make tons of these light and puffy chorizo rolls for a party appetizer, then watch them disappear. (via Vikalinka)
Leite’s Culinaria
Spanish Pizza with Chorizo and Peppers
Who doesn’t love a yummy slice of pizza? This Spanish-inspired pizza switches up the game with thinly sliced chorizo and every sort of pepper in your vocabulary. (via Leite’s Culinaria)
New York Times Cooking
Tofu Chorizo
Vegetarians, we haven’t forgotten about you. A medley of seasonings works to transform plain tofu into flavorful chorizo. (via New York Times Cooking)
Leite’s Culinaria
Potatoes With Mexican Chorizo
Papas con chorizo is a staple in Mexican cuisine. To make your own, boil some potatoes, fry up a serving of chorizo, and stuff them into your fave tortillas. Easy! (via Leite’s Culinaria)
Gimme Some Oven
Creamy Queso With Chorizo
Here’s a good dip recipe to help you kick off sports season! This queso is not doctor-recommended on a daily basis, but for the occasional beer-laden Sunday afternoon, it's totally appropriate. (via Gimme Some Oven)
Yes to Yolks
Fresh Corn Ravioli with Chorizo Sauce
We love stuffed foods! These wonton wrapper raviolis are packed with corn, melted ricotta, and thyme, then bathed in a rich and meaty chorizo sauce. (via Yes to Yolks)
Diethood
Chorizo, Rice and Bean Soup
With the winter chill comes the sniffles and coughs. Swap out the plain chicken noodle soup for this chorizo, rice, and bean medley that will definitely hit the spot and knock any sort of sickness out of your system. (via Diethood)
PopSugar
Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers
Any food on a stick is amazing in our book! Take your meal to the next level with the help of a little shrimp and a little chorizo. (via PopSugar)
Boulder Locavore
Mexican Lasagna with Hatch Chilies
Wow your guests with this hearty Mexican lasagna, chockfull of chorizo, cheese, and chilies. (via Boulder Locavore)
BS in the Kitchen
Spanish Deli Sandwich
You simply can’t say 'no' to this masterpiece. Crafted out of a trio of Spanish deli meats and loaded with veggies, this is no ordinary sandwich. (via BS in the Kitchen)
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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.
