Chorizo Sandwiches

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Chorizo Sandwiches

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
10min
Prep
30min
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    Description

    Love Mexican ground chorizo? Why not make a sandwich with it! We even added some cooked potatoes, queso fresco, and Mexican crema for additional flavor. 

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    Ingredients
    Serves 4
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    2 c. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    1 (9-oz.) pkg. ground Mexican pork chorizo
    4 Hy-Vee Bakery Kaiser rolls, split
    ½ c. mild salsa verde
    4 tsp. Hy-Vee canola oil, divided
    ½ c. queso fresco cheese, crumbled
    2 c. shredded romaine lettuce
    ½ c. Mexican crema, or Hy-Vee sour cream

    Things To Grab

    • Large stockpot
    • Colander
    • Medium nonstick skillet
    • Meat thermometer
    • Small bowl
    • Large skillet

    Directions

    1. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender; drain. 

    2. Cook chorizo in a medium nonstick skillet over low to medium-low heat until browned (165 degrees), stirring occasionally to break into crumbles. Add cooked potatoes; toss to combine. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer chorizo-potato mixture to a bowl; set aside. 

    3. Brush cut sides of Kaiser rolls with salsa. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet. Add 2 rolls, cut sides down, and cook until slightly toasted Remove rolls. Repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and remaining 2 rolls.

    4. Spoon chorizo-potato mixture on roll bottoms. Layer some of the cheese, all of the lettuce and crema, and remaining cheese on top. Add roll tops.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    570 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 1620mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 58g
    • Protein: 23g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 20%
    0%
    Calcium 20%
    0%
    Vitamin D 0%
    0%
    Potassium 10%