10 dishes with chorizo to add flavor to your menu

Chorizo is one of the most flavorful and popular sausages in Mexico, alongside longaniza, and we even have our own green chorizo from Toluca, which is often made with peanuts and other pre-Hispanic seasonings. In Mexican cuisine, we find it in stews with potatoes, with eggs, with onions, accompanied by salsas, and of course, in tacos, but it is also delicious in soups, with pasta, or with cheese. With these 10 chorizo recipes, you can add variety and great flavor to your menus, plus you'll have practical options for what to eat today.

10 dishes with chorizo to add flavor to your menu

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Lentils with chorizoLentils with chorizo is one of the most popular recipes to use this sausage, and the best part is that it has variations, like a spicy lentil soup with chorizo and vegetables (see the recipe here), for example.See recipe
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Melted cheese with chorizoAnother classic with chorizo is melted cheese, which works well as an appetizer or snack and pairs with flour tortillas.See recipe
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Meatloaf with chorizo and potatoThis meatloaf with chorizo and mashed potatoes is prepared in a baking dish and is an easy and practical recipe, to have a complete meal in no time, which only needs an easy salad with lettuce, cucumber, and tomato as a side.See recipe
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Potato huaraches with chorizoA Mexican snack always goes well with chorizo, and these huaraches are no exception. Enjoy them with refried beans, salsa, and cheese.See recipe
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Potatoes with chorizoPerhaps potatoes with chorizo are one of the most beloved and frequent dishes on Mexican tables, especially during gatherings or parties, because they are easy to make, economical, and very filling. With them, you can make potato and chorizo tacos (see the recipe here) or they are also the most common filling for pambazos (see the recipe here), they are delicious!See recipe
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Bean tlacoyos with chorizoFilled with soft refried beans mashed with avocado leaves, served with golden chorizo, cream, fresh cheese, and salsa, this is the street snack you need to master in this homemade version.See recipe
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Chorizo patties in tomato brothThis is an economical and filling recipe, to which you can add an extra touch of flavor if you use Cotija cheese, which is famous for its peculiar salty taste.See recipe
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Nopales with chorizoAs a main dish or side, this recipe will be ready in 30 minutes, making it ideal for cooking any day at any time, whether as breakfast served with some eggs or at lunchtime.See recipe
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Macaroni with chorizo and cheeseHave you tried pasta with chorizo? These macaroni are super creamy and made with a tomato sauce with chipotle chili, garlic, milk, and half cream. They are baked with manchego and cheddar cheese, and have delicious chunks of chorizo.See recipe
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Chorizo with beansA very simple dish to prepare, perfect for enjoying with family, to which you can add a bit of chili to make it spicy, for example.See recipe