Description
This Chorizo & Potato Egg Casserole is a savory and flavorful breakfast dish made with spicy Mexican chorizo, sautéed peppers, onions, and potatoes, all baked with eggs and cheese. It’s the perfect dish for a family brunch or special breakfast!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. chorizo (or soyrizo)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, chopped
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 (4oz.) can diced green chiles, drained (mild or hot)
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1–1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (plus more for the top)
- 2 1/2 cups frozen diced potatoes (or frozen hashbrowns)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Avocado, for serving
- Chunky salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 glass pan with cooking spray.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 5-7 minutes until there’s little to no liquid left. Transfer to a bowl lined with a paper towel and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the bell pepper, poblano pepper, and onion for 3-4 minutes until tender. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together until light and fluffy. Stir in the green chiles.
- Layer the bottom of the prepared pan with frozen diced potatoes. Then add the chorizo, pepper and onion mixture, and shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring most ingredients are covered. Sprinkle extra cheese on top, if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cheese is melted and the eggs are cooked through.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with sliced avocado and chunky salsa.
Notes
- Feel free to use soy chorizo for a vegetarian version of this casserole.
- Adjust the spice level by using mild or hot green chiles and adjusting the amount of poblano pepper.
- For a crustier top, bake a few minutes longer or broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning for a quicker breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg