Description
This hearty chorizo breakfast casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd. With layers of chorizo, eggs, cheese, and potatoes, it’s a delicious way to start the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Mexican chorizo (or soyrizo for a plant-based twist)
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles, drained
- 20 eggs
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or a blend)
- 5 cups frozen diced potatoes or hash browns
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado slices, chunky salsa
- Optional twists: swirl of sour cream, pickled jalapeños, or hot sauce drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13” baking dish or large casserole pan.
- In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until browned. Remove excess grease if needed.
- Add onions and peppers, sauté 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in green chiles and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Fold in the cooked chorizo mix, shredded cheese, and frozen potatoes.
- Pour into baking dish, sprinkle extra cheese on top, and bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set and golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with cilantro, avocado, and chunky salsa.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding diced jalapeños to the chorizo mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 350mg