Description
This Southwest Breakfast Casserole is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for weekend brunch. Packed with spicy chorizo, melted Colby Jack cheese, diced green chiles, and seasoned frozen potatoes, it offers a delicious blend of Southwest flavors baked into a comforting egg casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 lb chorizo
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, grated
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
- 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 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 large bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Stir in the drained diced green chiles. Set aside.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the frozen potatoes into an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Layer the cooked chorizo over the potatoes, then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the grated Colby Jack cheese on top.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, spreading it evenly to cover all components.
- Top with Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the egg is fully set, about 45 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This casserole is ideal for a weekend brunch, providing a satisfying and flavorful meal.
- For a milder flavor, use mild chorizo or substitute with breakfast sausage.
- You can prep the casserole the night before and refrigerate it, then bake fresh in the morning.
- Make sure the frozen potatoes are evenly spread to cook through properly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for added freshness and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 340 mg
