Ingredients
- 1 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Hot sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
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Add diced sweet potatoes, cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
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Add chorizo, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
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Cook for 5 minutes.
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Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
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Sprinkle in smoked paprika and cumin. Stir to combine.
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Drizzle maple syrup over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
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Make 4 wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each.
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Cover the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until eggs are set to your liking.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
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Serve hot, with avocado slices and hot sauce if desired.
Dig into this Maple Chorizo Breakfast Skillet and awaken your taste buds with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy! The crispy chorizo, tender sweet potatoes, and runny eggs create a medley of textures, while the maple syrup adds a surprising touch of sweetness that ties it all together. It’s a hearty, satisfying way to start your day or to shake up your breakfast-for-dinner routine. Whether you’re fueling up for a big day or indulging in a weekend brunch, this skillet promises to deliver a flavor-packed punch that’ll have you scraping the pan for every last morsel. So fire up that stove, grab your trusty skillet, and get ready to transform your morning meal into a fiesta of flavors!
