Ingredients

  • 4 whole White Potatoes
  • 10 ounces, weight Ground Chorizo
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons Sour Cream
  • 4 Tablespoons Shredded Cheddar
  • 1/4 cups Scallions For Garnish

Method

  • Pierce 4 potatoes with fork in 3 places. Wrap in damp paper towel and microwave for 10 minutes, or until fork tender.
  • Cook 10 oz of ground pork chorizo in a hot skillet for about 5 minutes, set aside.
  • Combine 3 Tbs of olive oil, kosher salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and ground pepper.
  • Brush baking sheet with olive oil mixture. Place potatoes on baking sheet, score an X on the skin, smash with potato masher.
  • Brush potatoes generously with olive oil mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Serve hot topped with shredded cheddar, chorizo, sour cream and scallions.