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A colorful Southwestern Breakfast Casserole in a 13 x 9-inch dish, featuring golden hash browns, crumbled chorizo, melted cheese, and green chilies, garnished with fresh cilantro. Served with warm tortillas, sour cream, and a bowl of chunky salsa on the side.

Southwestern Breakfast Casserole

This Southwestern Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish layered with crispy hash browns, spicy chorizo, green chilies, and melted cheese, all baked with a savory egg mixture. Perfect for brunch or feeding a crowd, it’s easy to prepare and customizable for any palate. Serve it with tortillas, sour cream, and salsa for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 8
Calories 733 kcal

Equipment

  • 13 X 9 inch casserole dish For layering and baking the casserole.
  • large mixing bowl To whisk the eggs, milk, and seasoning together.
  • Whisk or fork For mixing the egg mixture.
  • measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurements.
  • Spatula or Spoon To spread and layer the ingredients evenly.
  • knife and cutting board For chopping optional ingredients like fresh cilantro or additional veggies.
  • Skillet To cook and crumble the chorizo.
  • Grease or cooking spray To prepare the casserole dish for easy cleanup.
  • oven mitts For safely handling the hot casserole dish.
  • Aluminum foil If you prefer to cover the dish while baking for part of the cooking time.

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 28 oz can green chilies, drained
  • 1 c chunky salsa
  • 1 lb chorizo, cooked, drained, and crumbled
  • 2 c shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
  • Layer the Ingredients. Spread half of the hash brown potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Add the green chilies and salsa. Add half of the cooked chorizo and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Top with the remaining hash browns, followed by the rest of the chorizo and cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
  • Place the casserole in the oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the center.

Notes

The nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 733kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 39gFat: 49g
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