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Mexican breakfast casserole with melted cheese and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chorizo
  • 1 large pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/3 cups salsa of choice
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas cut into quarters
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese grated
  • Avocado for garnish
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chorizo, breaking it up until it's about 3/4 of the way cooked. Drain the grease.
    Cooking and breaking up chorizo in a skillet for Mexican Breakfast Casserole.
  • Add in the pepper, onion, and cumin and cook until soft and the chorizo is golden brown, about 5 minutes or so.
    Cooking peppers, onions, and chorizo for Mexican breakfast casserole in a skillet.
  • Stir in the salsa.
    Pouring salsa into ground meat and vegetables for Mexican breakfast casserole.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and salt.
    Whisking eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl for Mexican breakfast casserole.

To assemble

  • Place half of the tortilla quarters on the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch pan. Then, spread with half the chorizo mix, followed by pouring over half of the egg mixture. Sprinkle half the cheese, and repeat to add another layer.
    Sprinkling shredded cheese over the Mexican Breakfast Casserole.
  • Cover with tinfoil and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are set. At the end, if you notice the eggs aren't quite set, uncover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. Garnish with avocado and cilantro.
    Baked Mexican breakfast casserole in a white dish.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) Protein: 16.4g (33%) Fat: 26.8g (41%) Saturated Fat: 10.5g (66%) Sodium: 1008mg (44%) Fiber: 2.7g (11%) Sugar: 2.8g (3%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.