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Southwest Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Southwest

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb 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 can diced green chiles, drained (4 oz)
  • 2 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, grated
  • 1 bag frozen potatoes O’Brien (28 oz, with peppers and onion)
  • Cilantro or parsley, finely chopped, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chorizo, breaking it apart, until fully cooked and slightly crispy, about 7–8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir in drained green chiles and set aside.
  • Spread frozen potatoes evenly in prepared baking dish. Top with cooked chorizo and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
  • Pour egg mixture over top, spreading evenly to cover all ingredients.
  • Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese and bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes or until eggs are fully set and cheese is melted.
  • Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, if using, and serve.

Notes

Feel free to swap chorizo for breakfast sausage or spicy turkey sausage for a lighter version.
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