Chorizo Egg Casserole Recipe

Name: Chorizo Egg Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh chorizo; 3 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes; 1 medium onion, diced; 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 5 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided; Sour cream; Hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh chorizo
3 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1 medium onion, diced
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
Sour cream
Hot pepper sauce

1
In a
2
, cook and crumble chorizo over medium-high heat until cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. In same skillet, cook and stir potatoes, onion and pepper until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in chorizo. Cool 15 minutes.
3
Whisk eggs, cream, green chilies and chili powder. Layer a greased 11x7-in. baking dish with half each of the following: chorizo mixture, cheeses, and egg mixture; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro. Top with remaining chorizo and eggs; sprinkle with remaining cheeses and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until set and bubbling, about 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with sour cream and pepper sauce.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh chorizo, 3 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, 1 medium onion, diced, 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper, and more.

Yes, Chorizo Egg Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chorizo Egg Casserole

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