CHORIZO EGG CASSEROLE

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Growing up on chorizo and egg burritos, I decided it was time for a remake. In the morning when I make coffee, I pop this in the oven and an hour later, breakfast is ready! -Relina Shirley, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound fresh chorizo
3 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1 medium onion, diced
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
Sour cream
Hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, cook and crumble chorizo over medium-high heat until cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. In same skillet, cook and stir potatoes, onion and pepper until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in chorizo. Cool 15 minutes., Whisk eggs, cream, green chiles and chili powder. Layer a greased 11x7-in. baking dish with half each of the following: chorizo mixture, cheeses, and egg mixture; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro. Top with remaining chorizo and eggs; sprinkle with remaining cheeses and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered 35-40 minutes, or until set and bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with sour cream and pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.