Description
A hearty and flavorful Southwest Breakfast Casserole featuring spicy chorizo, frozen potatoes O'Brien, melted Colby Jack cheese, and a savory blend of eggs seasoned with chili powder and oregano. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch that serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound 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 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
- 2 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, grated
- 1 (28 ounce) bag frozen potatoes O'Brien (with peppers and onion)
Optional Garnish
- Cilantro or parsley, finely chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Chorizo: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook it, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked through and slightly crispy, about 7 to 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, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Stir in the drained diced green chiles.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the frozen potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Next, sprinkle the cooked chorizo over the potatoes, then top with 1 1/2 cups of the grated Colby Jack cheese.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, ensuring it covers everything.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly on top. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the eggs are fully set.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro or parsley if desired, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder to the egg mixture.
- You can substitute Colby Jack cheese with cheddar or Monterey Jack for a slightly different flavor.
- Allowing the casserole to rest before slicing helps it set and makes serving easier.
- If you prefer a lower-fat version, use turkey chorizo and low-fat milk.
- Frozen potatoes O'Brien already contain peppers and onions, so no need to add extra vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg
