Description
A hearty and flavorful Southwest Breakfast Casserole featuring spicy chorizo, diced green chiles, melted Colby Jack cheese, and crispy potatoes O'Brien baked to perfection. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch that serves 6.
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 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 the sausage apart with a spatula or wooden spoon until meat is cooked through and somewhat crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Whisk in diced green chiles. Set aside.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the frozen potatoes O'Brien evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with cooked chorizo, followed by 1 1/2 cups of grated Colby Jack cheese.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, spreading to ensure coverage.
- Top with Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts and the egg is fully set, about 45 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a 9x13-inch baking dish for even cooking.
- Frozen potatoes O'Brien with peppers and onions add extra flavor and texture.
- Adjust chili powder or green chiles amount for desired spiciness.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- Cilantro or parsley topping is optional but adds freshness.
- You can substitute milk with a lactose-free alternative if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 330 mg
