Chorizo-bit Pancakes
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A Recipe by El Popular
Gone To Bits. Chorizo-bits are the Mexican answer to bacon-bits; they add immense flavor and savory goodness to any dish. Throw them into pancakes, waffles, and so much more for a complementary mix of sweet, salty, and a hint of spice. Try out this recipe for Chorizo-bit Pancakes for a memorable breakfast-for-dinner, or for an early morning feast!
Let’s Get Started
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Makes: 8 Servings
Ingredients
2 links (12 oz.) El Popular Chorizo (any flavor of your choice; we recommend “Mild”)
Store-bought pancake mix (see the box for other needed ingredients

Go ahead and throw in some cooked apples, pumpkin, or walnuts for a sweet n’ savory taste!
Directions
Remove Chorizo from casing and place in a skillet. Cook Chorizo over medium-high heat, until cooked through and crumbly. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towels and blot dry – try to remove as much excess grease as possible.
Prepare pancake mix according to the instructions on the box.
Heat up a griddle and apply cooking oil.
Pour desired amount of pancake mix onto griddle, then spoon on a portion of chorizo – spread evenly. Add in any other ingredients you wish (see note below).
Wait until bubbles form or underside begins to brown, then flip and cook other side.
Stack up onto a plate, and top with butter and syrup.
Enjoy your delicious breakfast!
Chorizo 101
Chorizo is a spicy sausage believed to have come from Ancient Rome and later adopted by the Spaniards who brought it to Mexico.
Unlike Spanish Chorizo — Mexican style is soft, raw, uncured, and uncooked.
Similar to how Americans view bacon, Chorizo is a versatile ingredient one can use to enhance any dish!
Directions
Remove casing from Chorizo links.
Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.
Break-up Chorizo while cooking at medium heat.
Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the Chorizo is fully cooked or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees (F).
Enjoy on or in any dish.
Chorizo 101
Chorizo is a spicy sausage believed to have come from Ancient Rome and later adopted by the Spaniards who brought it to Mexico.
Unlike Spanish Chorizo — Mexican style is soft and comes raw, uncured, and uncooked.
Similar to how Americans view bacon, Chorizo is a versatile ingredient one can use to enhance any dish!
Directions
Remove casing from Chorizo links.
Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.
Break-up Chorizo while cooking at medium heat.
Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the Chorizo is fully cooked or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees (F).
Enjoy on or in any dish.