Description
Chorizo Potato Egg Casserole brings hearty breakfast comfort straight from Spanish kitchens to your morning table. Packed with spicy sausage, creamy potatoes, and fluffy eggs, this one-pan wonder delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 pound chorizo sausage
- 6 large eggs
Base Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 375F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even heating.
- Crumble the entire pound of chorizo into a skillet, sizzling over medium heat until it transforms into deep brown, crispy bits.
- Toss your diced potatoes into the chorizo pan, stirring occasionally until they turn golden and tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Grab a mixing bowl and vigorously whisk 6 large eggs with ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until the mixture looks smooth and uniform.
- Transfer the chorizo and potato mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Pour the egg mixture directly over the chorizo and potatoes, allowing it to seep into all the delicious nooks and crannies.
- Generously scatter 1 cup of shredded cheese across the top, creating a golden blanket of flavor.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped green onions over the cheese for a fresh, zesty finish.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a set, slightly puffy texture and golden edges.
Notes
- Test potato tenderness by piercing with a fork before adding eggs to ensure they’re perfectly cooked.
- Consider swapping chorizo for turkey sausage if watching saturated fat intake or prefer a leaner protein.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free and use cornstarch as a potential thickener.
- Chop green onions just before sprinkling to maintain their fresh, crisp flavor and bright green color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg