Description
A hearty and flavorful Southwest Breakfast Casserole featuring spicy chorizo, melted Colby Jack cheese, diced green chiles, and crispy potatoes O'Brien, perfect for a satisfying weekend brunch or breakfast gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chorizo
Egg Mixture
- 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
Other Ingredients
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set it aside for later use.
- Cook Chorizo: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon, until fully cooked and slightly crispy, about 7 to 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. Stir in the diced green chiles. Set aside.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the frozen potatoes O'Brien evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer cooked chorizo on top, followed by 1 1/2 cups of the grated Colby Jack cheese.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, spreading it gently to cover everything evenly.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the eggs are set, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired, then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This casserole is ideal for a filling and flavorful weekend brunch.
- You can substitute turkey chorizo for a leaner option.
- If fresh green chiles are available, dice and use them instead of canned for a fresher taste.
- Use a nonstick spray or grease well to prevent sticking to the baking dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg
