Sheet-Pan Chorizo and Crispy Potato Breakfast Hash with Dippy Eggs
Let me tell you a secret: I love a big weekend breakfast, but I hate doing dishes. That is exactly why this Sheet-Pan Chorizo and Crispy Potato Breakfast Hash exists. Years ago, living in a tiny apartment with a microscopic kitchen, I tried to make a traditional stovetop hash. I flipped potatoes everywhere, burned the chorizo, and nearly set off the smoke detector. Out of sheer frustration, I dumped everything onto a sheet pan and shoved it into a hot oven. Magic happened. The potatoes got impossibly crispy, the chorizo rendered its spicy, flavorful fat right into the veggies, and char came to the poblanos without any flipping. Now, it is my go-to whether it is a lazy Saturday or a chaotic Tuesday. The best part? Nestling eggs right into the pan at the end so the whites set while the yolks stay gloriously runny. Yes, you can skip the cilantro if you are one of those people who thinks it tastes like soap. Drizzle on some store-bought lime crema—no judgment here, I use it all the time—and grab a warm tortilla. Delicious really does not have to be difficult.
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Sheet-Pan Chorizo and Crispy Potato Breakfast Hash with Dippy Eggs
Crispy golden potatoes, caramelized Mexican chorizo, and charred poblanos roasted together on a single pan, topped with soft baked eggs that break into rich, jammy magic. Finished with a punchy lime crema, this is a restaurant-worthy weekend breakfast made effortless enough for any weekday morning.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes(cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 medium potatoes))
- 8 oz fresh Mexican chorizo(casings removed)
- 1 poblano pepper(seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 red onion(diced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt(divided)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper(divided)
- 4 large eggs(cold from the fridge makes them easier to slip into wells)
- 1/3 cup sour cream(or plain whole milk Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice(from about 1/2 lime)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese(crumbled (or sub sharp cheddar))
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro(roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp scallions(thinly sliced)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover loosely with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 3 minutes to par-cook, then drain thoroughly.
5 min
Tip: This quick 3-minute microwave steam is my ultimate restaurant hack: it cuts oven time in half and guarantees crisp exteriors with fluffy interiors.
- 2
Transfer the drained potatoes to a large rimmed sheet pan. Add 1 medium poblano pepper, 1/2 medium red onion, 8 oz fresh Mexican chorizo broken into bite-sized clumps, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything right on the sheet pan until evenly coated, then spread into a single layer.
3 min
Tip: Don't break up the chorizo too small—you want rustic chunks that get deeply browned and render their spiced fat into the potatoes.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 12 minutes without tossing, allowing the bottom of the potatoes to get golden and crisp while the chorizo renders and sizzles.
12 min
Tip: Let the pan do the work. Stirring too early breaks up the crispy crust you're trying to build.
- 4
While the hash roasts, whisk together 1/3 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/8 tsp kosher salt in a small bowl until smooth and drizzly.
4 min
Tip: If your sour cream is on the thicker side, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water until it easily ribbons off a spoon.
- 5
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Use the back of a spoon to carve out 4 distinct wells in the hash. Crack 4 large eggs gently, slipping one into each well. Season the tops of the eggs with the remaining 1/8 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until the egg whites are set and opaque but the yolks remain soft and runny.
8 min
Tip: Keep a sharp eye on them starting at minute 6. Eggs transition from runny to hard-boiled fast in a hot oven!
- 6
Pull the pan from the oven. Drizzle the lime crema across the hash, then scatter 1/4 cup cotija cheese, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp scallions over top. Serve immediately right from the sheet pan.
2 min
Tip: Break the yolks immediately so they run over the crispy potatoes and spicy chorizo, creating an instant decadent sauce.
Chef's Notes
Make sure you grab raw Mexican chorizo (the kind sold fresh in casings or bulk tubes), not cured Spanish chorizo. The raw Mexican style renders deeply flavorful spiced fat that roasts into the potatoes as they bake, which is the secret sauce here. If you want even more heat, toss in half a seeded jalapeño alongside the poblano.
Elena Reyes
Delicious doesn't have to be difficult
I spent a decade in restaurant kitchens before my daughter was born and I realized I needed a different relationship with food. The 16-hour days had to end, but my love of cooking didn't. Now I'm obsessed with the puzzle of making genuinely good food achievable on a Tuesday night. No weird ingredients, no 47-step processes—just smart techniques and bold flavors that come together fast. Because life is too short for boring weeknight dinners.