Breakfast Egg and Chorizo Casserole
Looking for a versatile and delicious breakfast dish? Try this egg and chorizo breakfast casserole recipe. Great for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
- Butter, oil, or cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
- 8 large baked biscuits, (refrigerated or homemade)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pound fresh chorizo sausage, Mexican-style
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 (4-oz) can chopped mild green chilies
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, ,
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Serving Suggestions
- Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, avocado slices (optional), for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.Butter, oil, or cooking spray
- Split the biscuits and line the baking dish with them, cut-side up.8 large baked biscuits
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and onions, and cook, breaking up and stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the meat appears thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Drain or blot any excess fat, then add the green chilies, chili powder, cumin, and oregano; stir to blend.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 pound fresh chorizo sausage | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 1 (4-oz) can chopped mild green chilies | 1 tsp chili powder | 1/2 tsp cumin | 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat and onion mixture to the baking dish. If very oily, pat the meat with paper towels to absorb some of the excess grease. Sprinkle the cheese over the meat mixture.2 cups shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- Combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; whisk until smooth and well blended. Pour over the meat and cheese mixture.8 large eggs | 2 cups whole milk | 3/4 tsp salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Bake the casserole for 30 to 40 minutes or until set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean with no liquid egg on it.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, sliced green onions, cilantro, or avocado slices, if desired.Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, avocado slices (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 262mgSodium: 1352mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1015IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 356mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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