Description
This Southwest Breakfast Casserole is a flavorful, hearty dish featuring spicy chorizo, tender eggs, melty Colby Jack cheese, and seasoned potatoes with peppers and onions. Perfect for a brunch or a satisfying breakfast, it's baked to golden perfection and topped with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chorizo
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
- 2 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, grated
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen potatoes O'Brien (with peppers and onion)
- Cilantro or parsley, finely chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Chorizo: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chorizo, breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon, and cook it until fully done and somewhat crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix Eggs and Seasonings: In a large bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well blended. Stir in the drained diced green chiles.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the frozen potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add the cooked chorizo on top, then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheese evenly over the chorizo layer.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, spreading gently as needed to cover everything.
- Top with Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the eggs are set.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking. Then slice and serve, topped with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Enjoy your hearty Southwest Breakfast Casserole!
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for a richer texture, or substitute with low-fat milk to reduce calories.
- For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use hot green chiles.
- Allow the casserole to rest before cutting to help it set and make slicing easier.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Use gluten-free sausage to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg
