Description
A hearty and flavorful Southwest Breakfast Casserole combining spicy chorizo, eggs, melted Colby Jack cheese, and seasoned frozen potatoes for a perfect morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb chorizo
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen potatoes O'Brien (with peppers and onion)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
Dairy and Eggs
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, grated
Spices and Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Cilantro or parsley, finely chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Cook Chorizo: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add chorizo and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon, until fully cooked and slightly crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together eggs, milk, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Stir in diced green chiles. Set aside.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread frozen potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with cooked chorizo, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the grated Colby Jack cheese.
- Add Egg Mixture and Cheese: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish, ensuring it covers the ingredients below. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the eggs are set, about 45 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use nonstick spray or grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- Make sure the frozen potatoes are spread evenly to cook uniformly.
- Chorizo can be substituted with spicy sausage if preferred.
- Let the casserole rest after baking to make slicing easier.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or onions for more color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg
