Chorizo And Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes are a delicious and hearty dish from Castilian-Leonese cuisine. The combination of spicy chorizo and melted cheese makes for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1/2 lb chorizo, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the diced chorizo until browned and crispy.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, slice off the top and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skin.
- Mix the potato flesh with the cooked chorizo and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the potato skins with the chorizo and cheese mixture, then top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Baking sheet Skillet
Tools
Fork Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a milder flavor, you can use mild or sweet chorizo instead of spicy chorizo.
Cost
$10