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Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

This Chorizo Breakfast Casserole packs some serious flavor and heat. This is the classic chorizo and egg burrito we know and love - but in casserole form!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: breakfast casserole, egg bake
Servings: 6
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chorizo or pork sausage
  • 1 cup egg whites
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 3 cups frozen hashbrowns
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • optional: hot sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chorizo and cook until brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain meat and scoop chorizo onto a plate with a paper towel to soak up excess fat while finishing next steps.
  • In a blender, add egg whites, eggs, cottage cheese, salsa, and seasonings. Blend until smooth consistency.
  • Spray a large casserole dish with cooking grease.
  • Spread hashbrowns evenly on the bottom of casserole dish.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over the hashbrowns.
  • Scoop meat on top of the eggs.
  • Evenly sprinkle the top with cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 45 mins or until eggs are fully cooked through.
  • Take out of oven & let cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1454mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg