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Chorizo & Potato Egg Casserole

Chorizo & Potato Egg Casserole: A Flavorful Morning Delight

This Chorizo & Potato Egg Casserole is a hearty breakfast dish packed with flavors that will elevate your morning meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Chorizo or Soyrizo
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper substitute with green bell pepper if desired
  • 1 Poblano Pepper optional for less spice
  • 1 White Onion
  • 4 oz Diced Green Chiles drained; choose mild or hot
  • 10 Eggs
  • 1.25 cups Milk dairy-free milk for dairy-free option
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese plus more for topping
  • 2.5 cups Frozen Diced Potatoes or frozen hashbrowns
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • to taste Chopped Cilantro for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 Avocado for serving
  • 1 cup Chunky Salsa for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13 glass baking dish
  • nonstick skillet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 glass baking dish.
  2. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chorizo for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Sauté the sliced red bell pepper, poblano pepper, and white onion in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until frothy.
  5. Layer frozen diced potatoes, cooked chorizo, sautéed veggies, and half of the cheese in the baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until firm and golden brown.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve with avocado and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 320mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use nonstick cookware and customize with your choice of vegetables or spices for added flavor.

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