Tex Mex Breakfast Potato Casserole Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Yields6 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 small poblano pepper, diced, (about ¾ cup)

¾ cup chopped onion

6 ounces chorizo, diced (about 1⅓ cups)

4 large eggs

1 cup milk

1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided

8 ounces frozen shredded potatoes, thawed (about 3 cups)

3 tbsp. chopped cilantro

½ tsp. salt

Tools

Baking dish

Skillet

Mixing bowls

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch deep dish pie plate or shallow 1-quart baking dish with butter or coat with nonstick cooking spray.

2

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3

Add chorizo to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.

4

Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl until blended. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, the pepper and onion mixture, chorizo, potatoes, cilantro and salt. Pour into baking dish.

5

Cover with aluminum foil and bake 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake 10 minutes or until slightly puffed and golden.

Note: This casserole also makes a nice lunch dish. Top with salsa and serve with a salad on the side.