Chorizo Egg Green Chili Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A savory and satisfying breakfast casserole featuring chorizo, eggs, and green chili.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chorizo sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 4 cups cubed bread
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked chorizo, green chilies, and bread to the egg mixture.
- Fold in cheese and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding onions and bell peppers to the chorizo mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
Keywords: Chorizo, Egg, Green Chili, Breakfast Casserole